Micro Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which anti-body is the most abundant type of antibody in the body
IgG
Which type of hepatitis is a dental hygienist least likely to get
Hepatitis E
In plaque biofilm, what makes up the bulk of the deposit
Exopolysaccharides
Which is the first antibody to be produced after birth
IgM
Which antibody is involved in a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
IgE
What blood type can be given to all individuals
O negative
Microscopically, staphylococci presents as
Grape like clusters
Which of the following organisms are implicated in pregnancy gingivitis
Prevotella intermedia
Which organism is causative for pharyngitis and scarlet fever
Streptococcus pyogenes
Bacteria implicated in root carries
Lactobacillus
Which micro organism can be encapsulated with a polysaccharide layer
Streptococcus pneumoniae
The complement system aids in the immune response by
Increasing lysis and opsonization
What are the cell wall characteristics for a gram + organisms
Thick, two layer wall structure that stains blue
Which microscopic technique must be employed to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Acid-fast staining
At what stage of bacterial growth are organisms most susceptible to anti-microbial action
Logarithmic phase
Which bacteria is an early colonizer that is associated with the tongue
Streptococcus Salivarius
Characteristics that are associated with PG
Gram- rods, Obligate anaerobes, surface fimbrae
All of the following are RNA virus is except which one
HIV, mumps, hepatitis A, Epstein barr
Ebstein barr
Which of the following viruses has been linked to a heightened risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Human papilloma virus
A positive mantoux skin test is an example of
Cell-mediated hypersensitivity reaction
All of the following are characteristics of autoimmune disorders except which one
Early onset, multifactorial, antibody mediated, more common in females
Early onset
Which immune cell is most active in cellular immunity
T cell
Allergies to pollen is an example of
Humoral immunity
What is a virion
Complete virus
