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Micro Chapter 1 - UTA 2460 Dr. Parks

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Microbiology is the study of microorganisms too ______ to see with the naked eye.
small
Some ________ and _________ are included in the study of microbiology, but can be seen with the naked eye.
parasites, fungi
"Ubiquitous nature" means that microbes are ___________.
everywhere
Good microbes are ones in our ___________ and others that help to make food like _______ and ________ (yeast).
body (digestive tract), bread, beer
There is historical evidence that suggests how humans have known about microbial life since the ____________ times.
prehistoric
During prehistoric times, there is evidence of microbial knowledge by how they made __________ and treated/prevented _____________.
food, disease
During prehistoric times, the advantages of fermentation include _______________ of food and the _______________ of food taste.
preservation, enhancement
A mummy found in the Alps was found using a ____________, which acted as a laxative and an ______________ for his _____________ infection.
fungus, antibiotic, parasite
Microbial fermentation uses __________, mold, or yeast to convert ____________ to alcohol, gases and ____________ acids.
bacteria, sugars, organic
The miasma theory was developed by the ______________.
Greeks
The ancient Greeks attributed disease to "bad air", which they called ________________ odors.
miasmatic
The _____________ also followed the miasma theory. They built _______________, which brought in fresh water, and a giant ______________ system to deal with waste.
Romans, aqueducts, sewer
The quarantining mentioned in the Bible is ironic because by the time ____________ (the disease) showed symptoms, it was already _______________.
leprosy, contagious
_______________ is labeled as the Father of Western medicine.
Hippocrates
Hippocrates claimed that diseases had _______________ causes from within patients or their __________________.
natural, environment
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