Quiz on Acute Inflammation

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of acute inflammation?

• Fever

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal pain

• Joint stiffness

What type of activity do clostridia exhibit?

• Photosynthetic

• Proteolytic

• Gas uptake

• Non-metabolic

Which of the following is NOT true about clostridia?

• They are Gram-positive

• They are aerobic

• They are spore formers

• They can produce toxins

What can clostridia overgrowth lead to?

• Improved digestion

• Problematic conditions

• Enhanced immunity

• Increased energy

What is a potential consequence of clostridia's ability to form spores?

• Increased vulnerability

• Enhanced survival

• Reduced growth

• Decreased resistance

How many types of toxin are produced by Clostridium difficile?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is another name for fusobacteria?

• Cellular bacteria

• Spore-forming bacteria

• Photosynthetic bacteria

• Sulfur bacteria

What type of bacteria are enterococci?

• Gram negative cocci

• Gram positive cocci

• Gram negative bacilli

• Gram positive bacilli

What is a notable characteristic of enterococci regarding antibiotics?

• Low level of antibiotic resistance

• High level of endemic antibiotic resistance

• No antibiotic resistance

• Temporary antibiotic resistance

With what do sulphate-reducing bacteria compete for hydrogen?

• Methanogens

• Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

• Photosynthetic bacteria

• Lactic acid bacteria