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Microbiology Chapter 25

front 1

Which of the following is directly involved in the initiation of dental caries?

back 1

lactic acid

front 2

In humans, beef tapeworm infestations are acquired by ingesting ______.

back 2

cysticerci of Taenia saginata in undercooked meat.

front 3

The most common cause of traveler's diarrhea is _______.

back 3

Escherichia coli.

front 4

Which of the following is mismatched?

back 4

hydatid disease — humans are the definitive host

front 5

Thorough cooking of food will prevent all of the following EXCEPT ______.

back 5

staphylococcal food poisoning.

front 6

Most of the normal microbiota of the digestive system are found in the _______.

back 6

small intestine and large intestine.

front 7

Gums bleeding while brushing one's teeth is most commonly associated with _______.

back 7

gingivitis.

front 8

Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea is usually preceded by _______.

back 8

extended use of antibiotics.

front 9

Which of the following organisms is likely to be transmitted via undercooked pork and horse?

back 9

Trichinella spiralis

front 10

A vaccine to provide active immunity to HBV is prepared from _______.

back 10

genetically modified yeast.

front 11

Aflatoxin is a(n) ________ associated with ingestion of contaminated ________.

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mycotoxin; peanuts

front 12

Which of the following causes inflammation of the liver?

back 12

hepatitis A virus

front 13

"Rice water stools" are characteristic of _______.

back 13

cholera.

front 14

Epidemics related to bacterial infection of the digestive system are typically caused by ________.

back 14

contaminated food and water.

front 15

Dental plaque is an example of ________.

back 15

a biofilm.

front 16

Which of the following is mismatched?

back 16

Salmonella endotoxin — lyses red blood cells

front 17

Which of the following statements about salmonellosis is FALSE?

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The mortality rate is high.

front 18

Bacterial intoxications differ from bacterial infections of the digestive system in that intoxications ________.

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have shorter incubation times.

front 19

The most common mode of HAV transmission is _______.

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contamination of food during preparation.

front 20

Which of the following correctly lists the stages of tooth decay?

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plaque accumulation, destruction of enamel, advancement of decay through enamel, decay in dentin, decay in tooth pulp

front 21

Which of the following is included in GALT?

back 21

Peyer's patches

front 22

All of the following are gram-negative rods that cause gastroenteritis EXCEPT ________.

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Clostridium perfringens.

front 23

Helicobacter pylori can grow in the stomach because it ________.

back 23

possesses an enzyme that neutralizes HCl.

front 24

All of the following are eukaryotic organisms that cause diarrheal disease EXCEPT ________.

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Campylobacter.

front 25

Disease-causing exotoxins are produced by all of the following organisms EXCEPT _______.

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Shigella dysenteriae.

front 26

All of the following pertain to pinworm infections EXCEPT _______.

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it is most commonly transmitted by cysts in water.

front 27

Which of the following is mismatched?

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eggs — Trichinella spiralis

front 28

Which one of the following diseases of the gastrointestinal system is transmitted by the respiratory route?

back 28

mumps

front 29

The digestive tract is essentially one long tube. The order of the structures, beginning with the mouth, is ________.

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pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

front 30

Which of the following helminthic diseases is a common infestation found in the southeastern United States?

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Ascaris lumbricoides

front 31

Poultry products are a likely source of infection by ______.

back 31

Salmonella enterica.

front 32

All of the following infections can result from drinking contaminated water EXCEPT ________.

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trichinellosis.

front 33

Campylobacter gastroenteritis is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States.

back 33

True

front 34

Aflatoxin poisoning is associated with liver cancer.

back 34

True

front 35

Lactic acid, an end product of fructose fermentation, causes breakdown of tooth enamel and, eventually, cavities.

back 35

True