Question 1

This bacterial state occurs when a host harbors a disease-causing organism,but does not show signs of disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrier 
B)  Transient 
C)  Resident 
D)  Indigenous 
A)  Carrier 
B)  Transient 
C)  Resident 
D)  Indigenous

Question 2

The stomach can be considered the first line of defense against microbial infections because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most microorganisms are susceptible to the antibiotics and alkaline pH present in the stomach. 
B)  Most microorganisms are killed by the liver enzymes that are emptied into the stomach during a meal. 
C)  The stomach produces lipase, which attacks the lipopolysaccharide cell wall of the organisms. 
D)  Most microorganisms are susceptible to the acid pH of the stomach. 
A)  Most microorganisms are susceptible to the antibiotics and alkaline pH present in the stomach. 
B)  Most microorganisms are killed by the liver enzymes that are emptied into the stomach during a meal. 
C)  The stomach produces lipase, which attacks the lipopolysaccharide cell wall of the organisms. 
D)  Most microorganisms are susceptible to the acid pH of the stomach.

Question 3

Organisms that participate in a biologic relationship where both benefit from one another are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasites 
B)  Symbionts 
C)  Hosts 
D)  Florae 
A)  Parasites 
B)  Symbionts 
C)  Hosts 
D)  Florae

Question 4

One of the most effective defenses bacteria have against phagocytosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymes 
B)  The capsule 
C)  Plasmids 
D)  Lipopolysaccharide layer 
A)  Enzymes 
B)  The capsule 
C)  Plasmids 
D)  Lipopolysaccharide layer

Question 5

This is a form of food poisoning that can be life threatening.

Accepted Answer

A)  S. aureus 
B)  B. cereus 
C)  C. difficile 
D)  C. botulinum 
A)  S. aureus 
B)  B. cereus 
C)  C. difficile 
D)  C. botulinum

Exam 2: Host-Parasite Interaction

This bacterial state occurs when a host harbors a disease-causing organism,but does not show signs of disease.

The stomach can be considered the first line of defense against microbial infections because:

Organisms that participate in a biologic relationship where both benefit from one another are called:

One of the most effective defenses bacteria have against phagocytosis is:

This is a form of food poisoning that can be life threatening.

Bacterial Cell Structure, physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics

Laboratory Role in Infection Control

Control of Microorganisms

Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials

Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms

Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria

Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Applications of Molecular Diagnostics

Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action and Resistance

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Staphylococci

Streptococcus, enterococcus, and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci

Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli

Neisseria Species and Moraxella Catarrhalis

Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli

Enterobacteriaceae

Vibrio,aeromonas,plesiomonas and Campylobacter Species

Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli

Anaerobes of Clinical Importance

Spirochetes

Chlamydia and Rickettsia

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria

Medically Significant Fungi

Diagnostic Parasitology

Clinical Virology

Agents of Bioterror

Biofilms: Architects of Disease

Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning

Infections of the Central Nervous System

Bacteremia and Sepsis

Urinary Tract Infections

Genital Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Infections in Special Populations

Zoonotic Diseases

Ocular Infections

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