Question 1

A viral infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and death is ________.

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Question 2

A fungus that grows mainly as a single-celled organism and reproduces by budding is referred to as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Trinity is a 9-year-old patient who has a fever, swollen glands, and a red rash. Upon examination, the physician found the organism shown in the picture. Which of the following diseases might the physician suspect based on this evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malaria
B)   Legionnaire's disease
C)   SARS
D)   Tetanus
E)   Lyme diseaseF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The microorganisms pictured here are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   protozoans
B)   bacteria
C)   fungi
D)   viruses
E)   helminthsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is a distinct group of organisms that can be seen on the surface of the culture medium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mordant
B)   Colony
C)   Agar
D)   Keratin
E)   YeastF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following microorganisms cause diseases that are a leading cause of death in developing countries because of lack of proper sanitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Viruses
B)   Bacteria
C)   Protozoans
D)   Fungi
E)   HelminthsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

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Question 8

Which of the following is considered the most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laboratory pickup
B)   Shipping company
C)   Courier delivery
D)   Patient delivery
E)   US Postal ServiceF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Determination of the type of pathogen is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   quantitative analysis
B)   sensitivity testing
C)   qualitative analysis
D)   staining
E)   inoculationF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing fever, headache, and inflammation of the glands is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   whooping cough
B)   meningitis
C)   mumps
D)   rubella
E)   scarlet feverF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the study of microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacology
B)   Microbiology
C)   Hematology
D)   Radiology
E)   NeurologyF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens such as urine is referred to as a(n) _________ analysis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following can weaken the body's ability to fight infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   High-protein diet
B)   Cancer treatment
C)   Proper hygiene habits
D)   Exercise
E)   Adequate sleepF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following are characteristics of eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have a complex cell structure containing a nucleus and specialized organelles in the cytoplasm.
B)   They have a simple cell structure with no nucleus.
C)   They are noncellular.
D)   They have an uncomplicated, basic structure that contains no organelles in the cytoplasm.
E)   They consist of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for infections such as syphilis and Lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staphylococci
B)   Spirilla
C)   Vibrios
D)   Bacilli
E)   StreptococciF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Bacteria are most commonly classified according to their ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ability to retain certain dyes
B)   ability to grow in the presence or absence of air
C)   biochemical reactions
D)   shape
E)   sizeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Fungi that grow into large, fuzzy, multicelled organisms that produce spores are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   keratins
B)   molds
C)   spirilla
D)   agar
E)   yeastsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 46: Microbiology and Disease

A viral infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and death is ________.

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Trinity is a 9-year-old patient who has a fever, swollen glands, and a red rash. Upon examination, the physician found the organism shown in the picture. Which of the following diseases might the physician suspect based on this evidence?

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The microorganisms pictured here are ____.

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A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

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Which of the following are characteristics of eukaryotic cells?

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Which of the following is considered the most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens?

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The viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing fever, headache, and inflammation of the glands is ____.

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Which of the following can weaken the body's ability to fight infection?

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Determination of the type of pathogen is called ____.

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Which of the following refers to the study of microorganisms?

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Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for infections such as syphilis and Lyme disease?

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Fungi that grow into large, fuzzy, multicelled organisms that produce spores are called ____.

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A fungus that grows mainly as a single-celled organism and reproduces by budding is referred to as a(n) ________.

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The determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens such as urine is referred to as a(n) _________ analysis.

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Which of the following microorganisms cause diseases that are a leading cause of death in developing countries because of lack of proper sanitation?

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Bacteria are most commonly classified according to their ____.

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Which of the following is a distinct group of organisms that can be seen on the surface of the culture medium?

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A viral infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and death is ________.

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Trinity is a 9-year-old patient who has a fever, swollen glands, and a red rash. Upon examination, the physician found the organism shown in the picture. Which of the following diseases might the physician suspect based on this evidence?

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The microorganisms pictured here are ____.

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A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

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Which of the following are characteristics of eukaryotic cells?

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Which of the following is considered the most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens?

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The viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing fever, headache, and inflammation of the glands is ____.

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Which of the following can weaken the body's ability to fight infection?

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Determination of the type of pathogen is called ____.

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Which of the following refers to the study of microorganisms?

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Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for infections such as syphilis and Lyme disease?

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Fungi that grow into large, fuzzy, multicelled organisms that produce spores are called ____.

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A fungus that grows mainly as a single-celled organism and reproduces by budding is referred to as a(n) ________.

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The determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens such as urine is referred to as a(n) _________ analysis.

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Which of the following microorganisms cause diseases that are a leading cause of death in developing countries because of lack of proper sanitation?

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Bacteria are most commonly classified according to their ____.

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Which of the following is a distinct group of organisms that can be seen on the surface of the culture medium?

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