Common Human Microbes

This type of microbe lives on or in your body normally.

• Resident flora

• Transient flora

• Pathogenic flora

• Nomad flora

Any type of fungus on or in your body is pathogenic.

• True

• False

Microbes outnumber human cells...

• 100:1

• 50:1

• 20:1

• 10:1

Which is NOT a reason that Resident microflora prevent infections by pathogenic flora?

• Out-competing pathogens for space and nutrients

• Occupying binding sites on the skin

• Stimulating the immune system

• Prey on the pathogens

A disease that spreads from person to person is called

• pathogenic

• mild

• communicable

• viral

There are 3 main layers of skin. Which of the following lists them in order from external environment to internal body?

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

• dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

• dermis, hypodermis, epidermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

This disease is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and affects all skin layers. It is resistant to the common antibiotic Methicillin.

• Impetigo

• MRSA

• Necrotizing fasciitis

• Athlete's foot

Which of the following microbes are resident flora of your nose?

• Candida albicans

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Rhinovirus

This fungal disease is caused by Coccidioides immitis and the spores can be inhaled from the dirt.

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Rabies

• Valley Fever

• Candidiasis

This part of your digestive system has the most resident microflora.

• mouth

• stomach

• small intestines

• large intestines