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Pathogenic Microbiology - Exam 1 with complete solution

Biology 120 Population Biology, Biogeography & Phylogenetic Practice Exam Latest Update 2023 1. As of 1995, the human population was expected to double within 50 years. Calculate r for the human population. 2. If the human population size in 1993 was 5.4 billion, what was the projected population size in the year 2000 (use info from previous question)? 3. In your research on population dynamics of June beetles, you estimate that the population size is 5,000. Over the course of a month...

Enterobius vermicularis Which intestinal parasite has an oval-shaped egg with a characteristic flattened side? pinworm or seatworm Enterobius vermicularis is also known as: Enterobius vermicularis The use of tape to collect eggs from the perianal region What is the typical diagnostic method for E. vermicularis? Pinworm What is the most common intestinal helminth infection in the US? Ingestion or inhalation How are E. vermicularis infections acquired? Perianal itching is normal, may ca...

Symbiosis relationship in which two species live closely together Mutualism A relationship between two species in which both species benefit Commensalism A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected Parasitism A relationship in which one organism lives on or in a host and harms it. Endoparasite a parasite established within the body of its host (Infection) ex.) entamoeba histolytica Ectoparasite A parasite established on the outer su...

Pathogenic Microbiology - Miscellaneous Protozoa, Nematodes

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. What is a glomerulus? A. a capillary bed that contacts a nephron* B. a connecting duct in the urinary system C. a part of the urinary bladder D. the part of the nephron that drains into the ureter 2. Urine leaves the urinary bladder through which structure? A. collecting duct B. meatus C. ureter D. urethra* 3. What tube(s) in the male reproductive system transfer(s) sp...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following would be considered a symptom? A. blood pressure reading of 150/90 mm Hg B. body ache and chills* C. fever of 39 C D. heart rate of 120 bpm 2. Which of the following would be considered a sign? A. blurry vision B. body ache and chills C. burning sensation during urination D. gross hematuria (visible presence of blood in urine)* 3. W...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is not a property of a virus? A. It is an infectious cellular pathogen.* B. It is an obligate intracellular pathogen. C. Its genome consists of DNA or RNA. D. Its genome is surrounded by a protein capsid. 2. Which of the following is the scientist responsible for first discovering viruses (specifically, tobacco mosaic virus)? A. Dimitri Ivanovski* B. Edward Jen...

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