The human body is colonized by a variety of bacteria that reside in very specific sites or anatomical locations throughout. These organisms are classified as:
a. opportunistic pathogens.
b. infectious organisms.
c. normal resident organisms.
d. normal human microbiota.
D
The human body is colonized with a variety of beneficial microorganisms that not only protect the host form infection but also actually may assist in maintaining a normal healthy environment for the human host.
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The variable phenotypic expression shown in camptodactyly results from the interaction of ____________________ and ________________factors
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Prostatitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are alike in thatÂ
A. untreated cases may complicate by infecting the kidneys. B. women are far more susceptible to both infections than men. C. treatment will minimize the symptoms but will never completely eliminate the disease. D. both result from the transfer of normal biota from the GI tract.
A human male diploid cell has which sex chromosome combination?
a. XX b. XY c. YY d. X e. Y
Which of the following terms refers to a prokaryotic cell that is comma shaped?
A) coccus B) coccobacilli C) vibrio D) spirillum