MBI161/111 Exam 4 Review

What is the name of the final defense that prevents bacteria from entering the brain?

• Blood-Brain Barrier

• Pericranium

• Meninges

• Cephicardium

• None of these

What is the vector for malaria?

• Dirty Water

• Mosquito

• Bad Air

• Tick

Which of the below cell types does Plasmodium spp. infect?

• Liver

• Brain

• Kidney

• Spleen

• None of these

Which animal is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?

• Bird

• Mouse

• Cat

• Deer

• Human

What does it mean that the cat is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?

• Most common reservoir

• Spreads the disease the most

• Doesn't kill cats

• None of these

• Undergoes sexual phase

What is the primary symptom of Cryptosporidiosis?

• Pelvic Swelling

• Diarrhea

• Fever

• Migranes

• All of these

What microorganism causes oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and diaper rash

• Candida albicans

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Escherichia coli

• Fermentum albicans

• All of these

Which of these microorganisms are not known to cause meningitis in healthy adults?

• Haemophilus influenzae

• Streptococcus pneumonia

• Neisseria meningiditis

• Daphnia magna

• All of these do

Is viral meningitis likely to be life-threatening?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe?

Which animal group is known to spread rabies?

• Mammal

• Bird

• Insect

• Reptile

• All of these