Question 1

The toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum is classified as a __________.

Accepted Answer

neurotoxin

Question 2

The most common bacterial infection/inflammation of the eye is _____________.

Accepted Answer

conjunctivitis

Question 3

At present,the leading causes of bacterial meningitis are __________ and __________ .

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae,Neisseria meningitidis
Neisseria meningitidis,Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 4

Sleeping sickness is caused by which type of microorganism?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacterium 
B) Virus 
C) Protozoan 
D) Prion 
A) Bacterium 
B) Virus 
C) Protozoan 
D) Prion

Question 5

Otitis media is most commonly caused by which microorganism?

Accepted Answer

A) Escherichia coli 
B) Listeria monocytogenes 
C) Bordetella pertussis 
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae 
A) Escherichia coli 
B) Listeria monocytogenes 
C) Bordetella pertussis 
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 6

Pneumococcal infection of the middle ear is referred to as________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pneumococcal infection of the middle ear is...

Question 7

Leprosy is caused by the bacterium __________ .

Accepted Answer

Mycobacter

Question 8

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Bacterial meningitis

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Rhabdovirus 
C) Clostridium tetani 
D) Dimorphic fungus 
E) Streptococcus pneumoniae
F)Clostridium difficile
G)Trypanosoma
H)Bacillus tetani 
A) Prion 
B) Rhabdovirus 
C) Clostridium tetani 
D) Dimorphic fungus 
E) Streptococcus pneumoniae
F)Clostridium difficile
G)Trypanosoma
H)Bacillus tetani

Question 9

The nervous system is divided into two components: the __________ and the __________ .

Accepted Answer

central nervous syst

Question 10

An inflammation of the brain is called

Accepted Answer

A) meningitis. 
B) meningoencephalitis. 
C) encephalitis. 
D) bacteremia. 
A) meningitis. 
B) meningoencephalitis. 
C) encephalitis. 
D) bacteremia.

Question 11

The first oral polio vaccine was introduced by Albert Sabin in

Accepted Answer

A) 1934. 
B) 1952. 
C) 1959. 
D) 1961. 
A) 1934. 
B) 1952. 
C) 1959. 
D) 1961.

Question 12

African trypanosomiasis is caused by __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of African trypanosomiasis is caused by __________....

Question 13

Chemically,prions are __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemically,prions are __________....

Question 14

One of the first signs of the onset of tetanus is trismus,also referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the first signs of the...

Question 15

The most virulent of all botulinum toxins is considered to be type

Accepted Answer

A) A. 
B) B. 
C) E. 
D) F. 
A) A. 
B) B. 
C) E. 
D) F.

Question 16

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Tetanus

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Rhabdovirus 
C) Clostridium tetani 
D) Dimorphic fungus 
E) Streptococcus pneumoniae
F)Clostridium difficile
G)Trypanosoma
H)Bacillus tetani 
A) Prion 
B) Rhabdovirus 
C) Clostridium tetani 
D) Dimorphic fungus 
E) Streptococcus pneumoniae
F)Clostridium difficile
G)Trypanosoma
H)Bacillus tetani

Question 17

In bacterial meningitis,some antibiotics are prevented from reaching the infection due to

Accepted Answer

A) chemical degradation of the antibiotic. 
B) blood-brain barrier. 
C) scar tissue formation. 
D) degradation of local blood vessels. 
A) chemical degradation of the antibiotic. 
B) blood-brain barrier. 
C) scar tissue formation. 
D) degradation of local blood vessels.

Question 18

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the organism Toxoplasma gondii,which is a

Accepted Answer

A) bacterium. 
B) protozoan. 
C) virus. 
D) fungus. 
A) bacterium. 
B) protozoan. 
C) virus. 
D) fungus.

Question 19

Which of the following is the causative agent for fungal meningitis,mostly in immunocompromised patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Trypanosoma brucei 
B) Listeria meningitis 
C) Cryptococcus neoformans 
D) Trypanosoma cruzi 
A) Trypanosoma brucei 
B) Listeria meningitis 
C) Cryptococcus neoformans 
D) Trypanosoma cruzi

Question 20

The agent causing West Nile encephalitis belongs to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Arboviruses 
B) Parvoviruses 
C) Flaviviruses 
D) Paramyxoviruses 
A) Arboviruses 
B) Parvoviruses 
C) Flaviviruses 
D) Paramyxoviruses

Exam 17: Infections of the Nervous System and Sensory Structures

The toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum is classified as a __________.

The most common bacterial infection/inflammation of the eye is _____________.

At present,the leading causes of bacterial meningitis are __________ and __________ .

Sleeping sickness is caused by which type of microorganism?

Otitis media is most commonly caused by which microorganism?

Pneumococcal infection of the middle ear is referred to as________________.

Leprosy is caused by the bacterium __________ .

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Bacterial meningitis

The nervous system is divided into two components: the __________ and the __________ .

An inflammation of the brain is called

The first oral polio vaccine was introduced by Albert Sabin in

African trypanosomiasis is caused by __________.

Chemically,prions are __________.

One of the first signs of the onset of tetanus is trismus,also referred to as __________.

The most virulent of all botulinum toxins is considered to be type

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Tetanus

In bacterial meningitis,some antibiotics are prevented from reaching the infection due to

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the organism Toxoplasma gondii,which is a

Which of the following is the causative agent for fungal meningitis,mostly in immunocompromised patients?

The agent causing West Nile encephalitis belongs to which of the following?

Scope of Microbiology

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Bacteria and Archaea

Viruses

Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Physical and Chemical Methods of Control

Microbiological Laboratory Techniques

Microbiological Laboratory Safety Issues

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Drugs

Infection and Disease

The Immune Response and Lymphatic System

Infections of the Integumentary System, soft Tissue, and Musculoskeletal System

Infections of the Respiratory System

Infections of the Gastrointestinal System

Infections of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

Infections of the Urinary System

Infections of the Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Human Age and Microorganisms

Microorganisms in the Environment and Effects on Human Health

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Biotechnology

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At present,the leading causes of bacterial meningitis are and .

The nervous system is divided into two components: the and the .