Question 1

Observation of the specimens in the figure is diagnostic for

Accepted Answer

A)  anisakiasis. 
B)  amebiasis. 
C)  pinworms. 
D)  giardiasis. 
E)  tapeworms. 
A)  anisakiasis. 
B)  amebiasis. 
C)  pinworms. 
D)  giardiasis. 
E)  tapeworms.

Question 2

Accessory organ infections are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  human herpesvirus 1. 
B)  norovirus. 
C)  mumps virus. 
D)  rotavirus. 
E)  enterovirus. 
A)  human herpesvirus 1. 
B)  norovirus. 
C)  mumps virus. 
D)  rotavirus. 
E)  enterovirus.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common childhood parasite in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taenia solium 
B)  Enterobius vermicularis 
C)  Entamoeba histolytica 
D)  Cryptosporidium parvum 
E)  Giardia intestinalis 
A)  Taenia solium 
B)  Enterobius vermicularis 
C)  Entamoeba histolytica 
D)  Cryptosporidium parvum 
E)  Giardia intestinalis

Question 4

The small intestine is the site of the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most common cause of traveler's diarrhea is

Accepted Answer

A)  Salmonella enterica. 
B)  Giardia intestinalis. 
C)  Cryptosporidium parvum. 
D)  Escherichia coli. 
E)  Shigella flexneri. 
A)  Salmonella enterica. 
B)  Giardia intestinalis. 
C)  Cryptosporidium parvum. 
D)  Escherichia coli. 
E)  Shigella flexneri.

Question 6

The most common bacterial cause of diarrhea that sends people to doctors in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  Salmonella. 
B)  Staphylococcus. 
C)  Vibrio. 
D)  Escherichia. 
E)  Campylobacter. 
A)  Salmonella. 
B)  Staphylococcus. 
C)  Vibrio. 
D)  Escherichia. 
E)  Campylobacter.

Question 7

Complete recovery from hepatitis A infection occurs 99% of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Vomiting is a common sign of viral gastroenteritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Peritonitis may develop in severe cases of

Accepted Answer

A)  giardiasis. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  pinworm infestation. 
D)  typhoid. 
E)  peptic ulcer disease. 
A)  giardiasis. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  pinworm infestation. 
D)  typhoid. 
E)  peptic ulcer disease.

Question 10

A large number of people in a community experience diarrhea with fever. Public health authorities investigate and find that the people are passing dark urine, and some have yellowish skin. Furthermore, all of the affected individuals recently ate at a new restaurant in town known for its wide variety of fresh imported vegetables. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli O157:H7 
B)  Salmonella enterica 
C)  hepatitis A virus 
D)  hepatitis E virus 
E)  norovirus 
A)  Escherichia coli O157:H7 
B)  Salmonella enterica 
C)  hepatitis A virus 
D)  hepatitis E virus 
E)  norovirus

Observation of the specimens in the figure is diagnostic for

Accessory organ infections are caused by

Which of the following is a common childhood parasite in the United States?

The small intestine is the site of the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption.

The most common cause of traveler's diarrhea is

The most common bacterial cause of diarrhea that sends people to doctors in the United States is

Complete recovery from hepatitis A infection occurs 99% of the time.

Vomiting is a common sign of viral gastroenteritis.

Peritonitis may develop in severe cases of

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Exam 23: Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

Observation of the specimens in the figure is diagnostic for

Accessory organ infections are caused by

Which of the following is a common childhood parasite in the United States?

The small intestine is the site of the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption.

The most common cause of traveler's diarrhea is

The most common bacterial cause of diarrhea that sends people to doctors in the United States is

Complete recovery from hepatitis A infection occurs 99% of the time.

Vomiting is a common sign of viral gastroenteritis.

Peritonitis may develop in severe cases of

A Brief History of Microbiology

The Chemistry of Microbiology

Cell Structure and Function

Microscopy, Staining, and Classification

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Nutrition and Growth

Microbial Genetics

Recombinant DNA Technology

Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment

Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs

Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Immunization and Immune Testing

Immune Disorders

Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds

Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes

Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases

Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System

Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

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