Why does taking antibacterial medications put women at risk for candidiasis?
A) Antibacterials can alter metabolism, creating conditions that favor the growth of Candida albicans.
B) Antibacterials deplete the normal bacterial microbiota, resulting in a change of pH.
C) Antibacterials serve as growth stimulants for Candida albicans.
D) Bacteria killed by antibacterials provide nutrients for Candida albicans.
E) Depletion of the bacterial microbiota results in higher carbon dioxide levels, (which favor the growth of Candida albicans).
B
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a. mitosis. b. meiosis. c. binary fusion. d. auxospore. e. fusion.
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A) mean annual temperature. B) mean annual temperature, soil texture, and water-holding capacity. C) mean annual precipitation. D) mean annual precipitation, soil texture, and water-holding capacity.
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A. Carbolfuchsin B. Methylene blue C. Malachite green D. Crystal violet E. Safranin
Seven pairs of ribs articulate ________ with the sternum.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).