Practice Chapter Summary (1.12) - The Microbial Universe and Human Health
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Question 1 Easy

Name two types of microorganisms.

💡 Hint: Think of organisms that you cannot see with your eyes.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the immune system?

💡 Hint: Think about how your body responds when you get sick.

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Question 1

What are microorganisms?

Only harmful organisms
Only beneficial organisms
Tiny living beings that can be harmful or beneficial

💡 Hint: Think of their roles in ecosystems.

Question 2

True or False: The immune system only uses physical barriers to protect against pathogens.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the two lines of defense.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how specific antibiotics are written into the fabric of human health, including their role and challenges like antibiotic resistance.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between antibiotic use and bacterial evolution.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding vaccination in communities with varying levels of trust in science.

💡 Hint: Reflect on case studies of vaccine uptake in hesitant populations.

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