Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
The English surgeon who established the first principles of aseptic technique is…
A
Lister
2
Q
Passage of fluid through a cell membrane is called:
A
Osmosis
3
Q
Oxygen-dependent bacteria are said to be:
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Aerobic
4
Q
The destruction of bacteria by white cells during the inflammatory process is called:
A
Phagocytosis
5
Q
Bacteriostatic means:
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Inhibit growth of microorganisms
6
Q
Staphylococcus aureus would most likely be transmitted by
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Nose and mouth
7
Q
Microbial death occurs when an organism is:
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No longer capable of reproduction
8
Q
What immune protection is available to the fetus?
A
Natural passive
9
Q
The clinical syndrome characterized by microbial invasion of the bloodstream is:
A
Septicemia
10
Q
The body’s first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens is
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Skin and mucous membrane linings
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