Because filtration removes rather than destroys microorganisms, it does not truly sterilize the materials passing through the filter.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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An infected intravenous (IV) catheter tip grew out gram-positive cocci, which were catalase positive and coagulase negative. The zone size of the novobiocin disk measured 18 mm. The most likely organism causing infection is:

a. S. saprophyticus. b. S. epidermidis. c. S. hominis. d. S. cohnii.

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Infections that are acquired during sexual activity are referred to as:

a. endogenous infections. b. pyelonephritis. c. exogenous infections. d. upper tract infections.

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The rate of diffusion through a semipermeable membrane will be lowest when the

a. differences in concentration on either side are the greatest. b. temperature is raised to near boiling. c. differences in concentration on either side are the least. d. actions of active transport override diffusion. e. inside is hypertonic to the outside.

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The ________ is a cylindrical organ whose role in reproduction is to deliver the sperm to the female reproductive system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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