OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which type of cells line the inner surface of blood vessels to prevent microbes from gaining access to blood? A. ciliated epithelial cells B. endothelial cells* C. keratinized squamous epithelial cells D. squamous epithelial cells Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 2. Which of the following is not a type of cell junction? A. centromere* B. desmosome C. gap D. tight Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Which layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels? A. dermis B. epidermis C. follicles D. hypodermis* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 4. Which cells produce and secrete mucus? A. ciliated epithelial cells B. goblet cells* C. keratinized squamous epithelial cells D. Peyer’s patches Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 5. Which fungus causes rose gardener’s disease? A. Candida albicans B. Cryptococcus neoformans C. Histoplasma capsulatum D. Sporothrix schenckii* Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 23 6. Which type of cells line the respiratory tract? A. ciliated epithelial cells* B. endothelial cells C. keratinized squamous epithelial cells D. squamous epithelial cells Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 7. What is sebum? A. a watery, salty liquid that inhibits bacterial growth B. an oily substance released from sebaceous glands that contributes to defense* C. proteins that are involved in bacterial cell division D. visible accumulation of leukocytes, cell debris, and bacteria at the site of infection Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 14 8. What is pus? A. a watery, salty liquid that inhibits bacterial growth B. an oily substance released from sebaceous glands that contributes to defense C. proteins that are involved in bacterial cell division D. visible accumulation of leukocytes, cell debris, and bacteria at the site of infection* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 23 9. Which antimicrobial enzyme is found in saliva? A. amylase B. haptocorrin C. lactoperoxidase* D. opiorphin Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 10. Examine the diagram of peptidoglycan. Which bond (A–D)