Antimicrobial agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, allowing the host's immunological defenses to complete the job of destroying the organism, are called:
a. bactericidal. c. antibiotics.
b. bacteriostatic. d. infectious.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Bactericidal agents have a killing effect on bacteria.
B Correct: Bacteriostatic agents inhibit the growth of bacteria, but do not actively kill the bacteria that are present.
C Incorrect: Some antibiotics are bacteriocidal and some are bacteriostatic.
D Incorrect: Antimicrobial agents are used to treat infectious diseases.
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