Factors That Determine The Composition Of The Usual Micor. Flashcards

1
Q

The presence of particular microbial flora in specific body parts depends on ____.

A

Nutrion
Environmental factors

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2
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Diptheroids usually live in moist areas. Give me an example of moist areas..

A

Perinium
Armpit
Groin

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3
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T or F
Most bacteria are bactericidal to lipids and FA except Proteus mirabilis.

A

False- Propionibacterium acnes

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4
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The affinity of the bacteria for specific sites depends on ____

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The resistance to antibacterial effects of substances. Like bile, lysozyme, fatty acids

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5
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T or F
The pH level also affects the composition of microbial flora.

A

True

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6
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Women of childbearing age should have pH range of ___

A

4.0-5.0

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7
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Human milk has high lactose concentration and maintains a pH of ____

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5.0-5.5

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8
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The pH range of human milk is a supportive environment for ___.

A

Bifidobacterium spp.

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9
Q

T or F
Cow’s milk has Bifidobacterium.

A

False- they don’t have fecal flora. Instead, they have colon flora

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10
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An environment that has a low oxidation-reduction potential. What bacteria can only survive?

A

Organisms capable of fermentation.

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11
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Exaple of organisms that are capable of fermentation.

A
  • Bacteroides
  • Fusobacterium
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12
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Factors that affect the environmental conditions.

A

Age
Nutrional status
Disease states
Drugs/, antibiotics

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13
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This infection occurs to those individuals with low immune systems or any changes in environmental conditions of the body.

A

Opportunistic infections.

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14
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An increase in age decreases the

A

Immune system.

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