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TDE 371 MIdterm Review
TDE 371 Midterm Review at North Carolina State University
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Engineering
Undergraduate 3
10/04/2010

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Term
Pathogens
Definition
bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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Irradiation
Definition
treating products with radiation to pathogens.
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Immunization
Definition
process for making the body resistant to disease.
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Sanitation
Definition
removal of waste product that could cause disease.
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CT Scan

 

Definition
(computerized axial tomography) enhanced x-ray shown on-screen.
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Ultrasound
Definition
use of sound waves to create an image of internal body.
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MRI
Definition
(magnetic resonance imaging) magnetic field to create image.
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Endoscope

 

Definition
a small flexible instrument with camera attached, inserted by incision or other means.
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Agricultural Technology
Definition
the application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products.
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Biotechnology
Definition

the use of living things to create useful tools and products. 

 

Offers:

-Food

-Water

-Medicine

-Shelter

Term
Artificial Insemination
Definition
sperm are collected, processed, stored, and artificially introduced into the female reproductive tract.
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Nanoscience
Definition
research that deals with objects at the nano-scale.
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Cloud Cover
Definition
the percentage of the sky that is covered by clouds at that particular point in time.
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Vaccines
Definition
stimulate the body's immune system to recognize and attack pathogens.
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Perlite
Definition
a mineral, when expanded and heat processed forms light granules.
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Vermiculite
Definition
mineral, heated and puffed, forms lightweight sponge-like granules capable of holding air and water.
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Coconut Fiber
Definition
obtained from the fibrous husk of the coconut.
-has the most porous property.
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Aeroponics
Definition
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Water Culture
Definition
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Carrying Capacity
Definition
the population level that can be supported for an organism, given the quantity of food, habitat, water and other life infrastructure present.
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Chlorofluorocarbon
Definition
an organic compound that contains carbonchlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.
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Pharming
Definition
crops, animals, etc. modified to produce medicines.
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