Biofilms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Micro CHSP 1 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Which of the following statements about biofilms is FALSE Compared to free-living bacteria, biofilms are more sensitive to antibiotics. Biofilms in pipes can block the flow of water. Biofilms in your body protect mucous membranes from harmful microbes. Biofilms on medical devices cause infections. Biofilms on rocks provide food for animal life. - Answer Compared to free-living bacteria, biofilms are more sensitive to a...

Individuals with Down Syndrome or Klinefelter Syndrome have: A. An extra chromosome B. Aneuploidy C. Had nondisjunction occur in the sex cells of their parents - Answer-All the above A metastatic malignant tumor is one that: A. Has spread to other tissues or organs B. Has clean boundaries between the tumor and tissue C. Is at Stage 4 - Answer-A. Has spread to other tissues or organs C. Is at Stage 4 A new antibiotic is developed that at first is highly effective against a broad range o...

Prescott's Microbiology, 11e (Willey) Chapter 1 The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology 1) Extant microorganisms are organisms from the fossil record that are no longer present on Earth today. Answer: FALSE Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's/Accessibility: 2. Understand / Keyboard Navigation ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees. Learning Outcome: 01.02a Propose a timeline of the ori...

Renal System ... Urinary Tract pre-quiz Q's .... 1. What are the two main functions of the kidney Review diagram for anatomical structures 1. Filtration and collection Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. True/False True Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? Increase water consumption Use spermicides during sexual intercourse Taking more Vitamin D Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria Increase water consump...

TIMERS - Tissue management Inflammation/infection control Moisture balance Edge/epithelial advancement Regeneration/repair of tissue Social/patient related factors Framework used to provide an optimal physiologic wound environment that is conducive to healing - TIMERS Goal of tissue management - to remove non-viable, necrotic tissue as well as non-functional tissue such as hypergranulation goal of inflammation or infection control - eliminate infection and control bioburden goal of mo...

Living entities, surrounded by a membrane, that are capable of growing, reproducing, responding and metabolizing are known as: A) Cells B) biofilms C) bioreactors Cells ________ contain a nucleus composed of genetic material surrounded by a membrane: A) pseudovarieties B) eukaryotes C) prokaryotes D) enzymes Eukaryotes

Biofilms provide pathogens with an adhesion mechanism and aid in resistance to antimicrobial agents T/F - ANSWER-True Microbes are associated with life-sustaining benefits as well as life-threatening diseases T/F - ANSWER-True The primary role of microbes on the planet involves causing disease in animals and humans T/F - ANSWER-False Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of - ANSWER-Riboflavin, acetone, and insulin The term used to describe a disease-causi...

Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals Midterm Exam (Ch.1-17) || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals Midterm Exam (Ch.1-17) || Questions & Answers (Rated A+) One type of microscope that provides a three-dimensional image of a specimen is a: a. Phase- contrast microscope b. Transmission electron microscope c. Bright- field microscope d. Scanning electron microscope - ANSWER - d. Scanning electron microscope One type of microscope capable of o...

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium found in the stomachs of roughly half of the human population. It is considered to be a pathogen because: a. when present, it accounts for the vast majority of stomach microbial biomass b. it is the only bacterium found in the human stomach c. it can cause chronic inflammation d. it is found in the stomach mucosa rather than the lumen Ans: c. it can cause chronic inflammation The colon has been described as a living fermentation vessel. Which type of cu...

diplococci - Answer-resembles berries, remains in pairs after dividing, divide on one plane streptococci - Answer-resembles berries, divide and remain in chains (don't separate) tetrads - Answer-remain in groups of 4, divide in 2 planes sarcinae - Answer-divide in 3 planes and remain in cubelike clusters of 8 staphylcocci - Answer-divide in multiple planes and form grapelike clusters single bacillus - Answer-single rod diplobacilli - Answer-a double bacillus, two being linked end to end t...