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Question 1 of 5

Bacteria that thrive in high salt concentrations are called:

A. acidophiles
B. thermophiles
C. halophiles
D. mesophiles

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: halophiles

Question 2 of 5

A bacterial colony is:

A. Visible formation, formed by clustering of cells, belonging to different bacterial species
B. Formed only on a liquid nutrient medium
C. Both are incorrect
D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Visible formation, formed by clustering of cells, belonging to different bacterial species

Question 3 of 5

A gynaecologist was examining a patient and revealed symptoms of genital tract inflammation. A smear from vagina contains pyriform protozoa with a spine, flagella at their front; there is also an undulating membrane. What disease can be suspected?

A. Urogenital trichomoniasis
B. Lambliasis
C. Intestinal trichomoniasis
D. Toxoplasmosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urogenital trichomoniasis

Question 4 of 5

All of the following are ways the kidney are used for urine formation and drug clearance except:

A. Filtration
B. Tubular secretion
C. Tubular filtration
D. Tubular reabsorption

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tubular filtration

Question 5 of 5

A child entering the school for the first time was given Mantoux test in order to determine if there was a need for revaccination. The reaction was negative. What is the meaning of this test result?

A. No cell-mediated immunity to tuberculosis
B. Availability of cell-mediated immunity to tuberculosis
C. No antibodies to the tuberculosis bacteria
D. No anti-toxic immunity to tuberculosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Availability of cell-mediated immunity to tuberculosis

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