Portals of Entry

Question 1

Mucous membranes found in (3 parts)

Answer 1

 Respiratory tract
 Gastrointestinal tract
 Genitourinary tract

Question 2

Portal of entry for respiratory tract

Answer 2

Nose

Question 3

Nose (portal of entry)

Answer 3

Suspended particles can be deeply inhaled

Question 4

Types of diseases for respiratory tract

Answer 4

• Bacterial Infections (pneumonia, meningitis, diphtheria, & tuberculosis)
• Viral Infections (measles, mumps, chickenpox, & influenza)

Question 5

Portal of entry for gastrointestinal tract

Answer 5

Mouth

Question 6

Mouth (portal of entry)

Answer 6

• Pathogens enter via ingestion from contaminated food/drinks
• Can survive stomach pH & enzyme activity

Question 7

Portal of entry for Genitourinary tract

Answer 7

• Vagina & Urethra

Question 8

Vagina & Urethra (portal of entry)

Answer 8

• Pathogens enter by direct sexual contact

- Through abrasions, tears, & placenta(during pregnancy)

Question 9

Portal of entry for Conjunctiva

Answer 9

Eyes

Question 10

Eyes (portal of entry)

Answer 10

Pathogen adheres to the mucosal lining of the eyes

Question 11

Conjunctivitis

Answer 11

Infection of the conjunctiva (Pink eye)

Question 12

Skin

Answer 12

• Largest organ of the body

- Pathogens enter through broken skin, hair follicles, & sweat ducts

Question 13

Parenteral Route

Answer 13

A complete breach of the skin barrier by needle injection, puncture wounds, and; insect bites (Microbe gets injected directly into the bloodstream)

Question 14

Skin Pathogens

Answer 14

Bacteria: 
1. Staphylococcus sp.
2. Streptococcus sp.
3. Clostridium tetani (tetanus)
Viruses:
1. Herpes simplex type 1 (cold sores)
2. Human papillomavirus (skin warts)