Question | Answer |
Animal husbandry | agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock |
anthrax | a potentially lethal disease caused by anthrax spores in soil ingested by grazing animals or found on animal fur, hide or wool |
antibiotics | medicines that inhibit or prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. |
bioterrorism | terrorism by the international release or dissemination of biological agents bacteria, viruses, or toxins |
blood transfusion | process of transferring blood or blood based products from one person or animal into the circulatory system of another |
cholera | potentially lethal disease caused by ingesting contaminated water or food. |
circulatory system | an organ system that moves nutrients, gasses, and wastes to and from cells and helps fight disease and regulate body temperature |
DDT | One of the best known synthetic pesticides, |
food safety | |
food safety | scientific discipline that involves the prevention of food borne illness through proper handling of food |
germ theory | theory proposing that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases |
immunization | process by which an individual is exposed to an infecting agent designed to fortify his or her immune system against that agent |
microbiology | study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses |
Pastuerization | process of heating liquids to destroy viruses and harmful organisms such as bacteria and mold |
pesticide | a substance used to prevent, control, or reduce the damage caused by pests,such as insects weeds,or worms |
rabies | viral disease of animal origin that causes inflammation of the brain. |
vaccination | process of distributing and administering vaccines |
vaccine | an immunity booster to a certain disease. |