Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Enzymes
B)   The capsule
C)   Plasmids
D)   Lipopolysaccharide layerE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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)   IndigenousE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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. botulinumE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Parasites
B)   Symbionts
C)   Hosts
D)   FloraeE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Host-Parasite Interaction

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

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

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

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

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

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Exam 2: Host-Parasite Interaction

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

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

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

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

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

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