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Which of the following best describes the relationship between microorganisms and humans?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between microorganisms and humans?
- Microorganisms are neutral and do not interact with humans.
- Microorganisms have no effect on humans.
- Microorganisms are beneficial to humans and help maintain health. (correct)
- Microorganisms are harmful to humans and cause disease.
What is the main reason why most microorganisms have no ill effect on humans?
What is the main reason why most microorganisms have no ill effect on humans?
- Microorganisms are unable to colonize the human body.
- Microorganisms cannot survive in the warm, moist environment of the human body.
- Humans have natural defenses such as coughing, urinating, and defecating. (correct)
- Humans have strong immune systems that can easily eliminate microorganisms.
Where do microorganisms typically live in the human body?
Where do microorganisms typically live in the human body?
- Microorganisms only live in the digestive system.
- Microorganisms only live on the skin.
- Microorganisms live throughout the entire body. (correct)
- Microorganisms do not live in the human body.
What conditions make the human body an ideal environment for microorganisms?
What conditions make the human body an ideal environment for microorganisms?
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What is the main difference between microorganisms that live as normal flora and those that cause disease?
What is the main difference between microorganisms that live as normal flora and those that cause disease?
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