Microorganisms and Disease Which of these cytokines is also known under the name cachectin? Interferon gamma Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) Interleukin 2 None of these Interferon gamma Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) Interleukin 2 None of these ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Microorganisms and Disease Each of the 3 virulence factors of Bacillus anthracis i.e. the capsule, edema toxin and lethal toxin can affect the activity of macrophages M cells B cells ciliated epithelial cells macrophages M cells B cells ciliated epithelial cells ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Microorganisms and Disease Which of the following characteristic of the Rotavirus was important for the construction of the Rotashield vaccine? The ability of the Rotavirus to be transmitted faster A limited number of capsule types The possession of a segmented RNA genome The ability of monkey Rotavirus strains to cause serious illness (diarrhea) in human beings The ability of the Rotavirus to be transmitted faster A limited number of capsule types The possession of a segmented RNA genome The ability of monkey Rotavirus strains to cause serious illness (diarrhea) in human beings ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Microorganisms and Disease Which is not a major defense mechanism in the stomach? Dense normal flora Proteolytic enzymes Low pH All of these Dense normal flora Proteolytic enzymes Low pH All of these ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Microorganisms and Disease Mucus helps in protecting against pathogens by sequestering Iron lowering the pH blocking access and attachment of pathogens to mucosal surfaces facilitating the growth of normal flora sequestering Iron lowering the pH blocking access and attachment of pathogens to mucosal surfaces facilitating the growth of normal flora ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Microorganisms and Disease What is common in catheters and ventilators? They bypass important defenses of the body They are used primarily in neonatal intensive care units They predispose patients to viral rather than bacterial infections Bacteria responsible for associated infections are usually susceptible to antibiotics They bypass important defenses of the body They are used primarily in neonatal intensive care units They predispose patients to viral rather than bacterial infections Bacteria responsible for associated infections are usually susceptible to antibiotics ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP