Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Post-Test Chapter 1

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Question #1
The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of a new kingdom of organisms.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #2
What are the two major categories of cells?
A.   Pathogens and non-pathogens
B.   Plants and animals
C.   Bacteria and viruses
D.   Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Question #3
When a eukaryotic cell reaches a certain size, this stimulates the cell to undergo _________ , which means it divides itself into two equal parts.
A.   mitosis
B.   synthesis
C.   meiosis
D.   prokaryotic
Question #4
________ are structures that perform the daily functions of the cell.
A.   cytoplasm
B.   nucleus
C.   organelles
D.   Cell membrane
Question #5
Which of the following maintains the shape of the cell?
A.   Cytoplasm
B.   Endoplasmic reticulum
C.   Cell membrane
D.   Nucleus
Question #6
The endoplasmic reticulum transports materials in and out of the cell nucleus and facilitates intracellular communication.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
Bacteria can produce ______ in response to adverse conditions, which allows them to regenerate later when conditions improve.
A.   organelles
B.   spores
C.   Cell membrane
D.   nucleus
Question #8
Normal flora is only found on skin and around openings of the body such as the mouth and nose.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #9
Intact skin is an effective barrier against pathogens.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #10
Which of the following is an example of protective barriers in the digestive system?
A.   Acidic pH of the stomach
B.   Alkaline environment of the intestines
C.   Saliva
D.   All of these
Question #11
What are the primary functions of the innate immune response?
A.   Produce antibodies in response to the pathogen
B.   Create memory cells to prepare the body for future attacks
C.   Attack the pathogen and alert the adaptive immune response
D.   Signal T cells to produce cytokines in response to the pathogen
Question #12
Microorganisms with low levels of virulence cannot cause disease in a person with a weakened immune system.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #13
A _______ is an inanimate object that is capable of transmitting disease.
A.   miniscule
B.   omicron
C.   fomite
Question #14
What type of transmission occurs when a pathogen is spread though sneezing or coughing?
A.   Airborne
B.   Common vehicle
C.   Indirect contact
D.   Direct contact
Question #15
________ is caused by the dilatation of blood vessels which allows the passage of fluid, antibodies, and WBCs into the infected body area.
A.   Pressure
B.   rapture
C.   Irrigation
D.   Inflammation

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