Hss 1100 Midterm 2 |Actual Questions And Verified Answers|Brand New Update|Graded A+

HSS 1100 MIDTERM 2 |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+


Question 1

Where is Bacilius anthracis commonly found?

a. In rice

b. In fish exclusively

c. In animal hides (fur)

d. In human only

e. In certain species of birds

CORRECT ANSWER

c. In animal hides (fur)




Question 2

Which of the following are NOT traits of mycobacterium

i. -acid-Fast Bacterium

ii. -can grow rapidly on artificial media

iii. -are Gram-positive cocci

a. i only

b. ii only

c. iii only

d. i and ii only

e. ii and iii only

CORRECT ANSWER

e. ii and iii only


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, Question 3

Which of the following statements about syphilis is false?

a. Syphilis is caused by a spirochete bacterium

b. A positive VDRL test is much better confirmed by specific treponemal antibody tests

c. A non-specific test involves cardiolipin as an antigen

d. It can be transmitted to the fetus

e. It can be seen microscopically using a acid fast stain

CORRECT ANSWER

e. It can be seen microscopically using an acid fast stain




Question 4

Which of the following is not a parasitic disease?

a. Amoebiasis

b. Trichomoniasis

c. Giardiasis

d. Toxoplasmosis

e. Histoplasmosis
CORRECT ANSWER

e. Histoplasmosis




Question 5

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by bacterial Exotoxin?

a. Botulism


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