Microorganisms and Disease
Mucus helps in protecting against pathogens by

sequestering Iron
lowering the pH
facilitating the growth of normal flora
blocking access and attachment of pathogens to mucosal surfaces

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Microorganisms and Disease
What is common in catheters and ventilators?

They bypass important defenses of the body
Bacteria responsible for associated infections are usually susceptible to antibiotics
They predispose patients to viral rather than bacterial infections
They are used primarily in neonatal intensive care units

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Microorganisms and Disease
Which of the following is true regarding anthrax?

Anthrax is highly contagious
Inhalation Anthrax requires infection with a large number of spores
Anthrax is caused by a virus
Inhalation anthrax and cutaneous anthrax are caused by separate strains of Bacillus anthracis

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP