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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System

Robert W. Bauman

Chapter 22

Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:49

Problem 1

The movement of mucus from lungs to pharynx is due
to ________ .
a. epiglottal flow
c. sneezing
b. a ciliary escalator
d. pharyngeal reflux

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02:16

Problem 2

Compared to the upper respiratory system, the lower respiratory system ______________ .
a. provides an environment conducive to the growth of microorganisms
b. is normally devoid of microorganisms
c. provides an ideal environment for diphtheroids
d. is several degrees cooler

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02:23

Problem 3

The major cause of bacterial pharyngitis is________ .
a. group A Streptococcus
b. group B Streptococcus
c. Mycobacterium
d. Bordetella

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02:11

Problem 4

The glycoprotein spikes on influenzaviruses are composed of
a. cord factor _______ .
b. hemagglutinin or neuraminidase
c. streptokinase and hyaluronic acid
d. M protein

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03:38

Problem 5

Group A Streptococcus is camouflaged from phagocytes by
a. M protein
b. a hyaluronic acid capsule
c. pus resulting from the action of streptokinase
d. streptolysin

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02:05

Problem 6

The action of streptolysin results in
a. the breaking of the hyaluronic acid capsule around cells
b. the inhibition of complement protein and decrease in the number of leukocytes at the site of infection
c. breaks in the membranes of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
d. the destruction of streptococcal bacteria

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02:11

Problem 7

Which pathogenic fungus is found in the droppings of bats, chickens, and blackbirds?
a. Histoplasma capsulatum
b. Blastomyces dermatitidis
c. Coccidioides immitis
d. parainfluenzavirus

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02:32

Problem 8

Which term associated with tuberculosis refers to protein and fat with a cheese-like consistency in the lungs?
a. tubercles
b. tuberculin tests
c. tuberculous cavities
d. caseous necrosis

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02:41

Problem 9

The phase of whooping cough in which the characteristic whoop" is obvious is the ___________ .
a. paroxysmal phase
b. catarrhal phase
c. convalescent phase
d. incubation phase

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03:07

Problem 10

Which of the following is associated with the fusion of neighboring cells?
a. neuraminidase
b. respiratory syncytial virus
$c$ tuberculin
d. agglutinin

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