Question 1

Select the best response to the question. Thoroughly cleaning a patient's room after discharge helps limit the spread of disease by:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct contact. 
B)  indirect contact. 
C)  airborne transmission. 
D)  common vehicle transmission.

Question 2

Some bacteria form a capsule or slime layer around their cell wall in order to promote motility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Phagocytes are both mobile and found in fixed locations throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding cell-mediated immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  B-cells play a key role in this process. 
B)  T-cells play a key role in this process. 
C)  Protects against viruses and fungi. 
D)  Protects against bacteria and toxins.

Question 5

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
The dilatation of blood vessels allowing the passage of fluid, antibodies, and WBCs into the infected body area is known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blanks to complete the...

Question 6

Most microorganisms in the body have the potential to cause illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Background of Microbiology

Select the best response to the question. Thoroughly cleaning a patient's room after discharge helps limit the spread of disease by:

Some bacteria form a capsule or slime layer around their cell wall in order to promote motility.

Phagocytes are both mobile and found in fixed locations throughout the body.

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding cell-mediated immune response?

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. The dilatation of blood vessels allowing the passage of fluid, antibodies, and WBCs into the infected body area is known as ______________.

Most microorganisms in the body have the potential to cause illness.