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Microbiology
week 8 quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Animals, usually arthropods, that carry pathogens from one host to another are called __. | vectors |
| Vectors that transmit pathogens and also serve as host for part of the pathogen’s life cycle are __ vectors. | biological |
| Healthcare–associated infections are also known as | nosocomial infections. |
| Bacterial endotoxins are | components of the gram-negative cell wall. |
| Infections that may result from the use of catheters are classified as | iatrogenic infections. |
| Which of the following blood types cannot receive a blood transfusion from type O blood type? | All blood types can |
| Which of the following is a systemic autoimmune disease? | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| __ are small proteins secreted by cells of the immune system that act as chemical messengers that allow cells to communicate and organize the immune response to an invader. | Cytokines |
| GALT is an example of a collection of lymphatic nodules in the | small intestine. |
| Which of the following provide defense against viral infections? | Interferons |