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Which term refers to the microorganisms that make up our indigenous microflora?
Which term refers to the microorganisms that make up our indigenous microflora?
- Commensal flora
- Normal flora (correct)
- Pathogenic flora
- Transient flora
Which of the following is considered part of the resident flora of the human hands?
Which of the following is considered part of the resident flora of the human hands?
- Candida species
- Clostridium difficile
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Propionibacterium species (correct)
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human oral cavity as part of the normal flora?
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human oral cavity as part of the normal flora?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Prevotella species
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Viridans streptococci (correct)
Which of the following is part of the transient flora of the human hands?
Which of the following is part of the transient flora of the human hands?
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human scalp as part of the normal flora?
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human scalp as part of the normal flora?
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human nares as part of the normal flora?
Which microorganism is commonly found in the human nares as part of the normal flora?
What is the main characteristic of resident flora?
What is the main characteristic of resident flora?
Why are transient microbes temporary in the body?
Why are transient microbes temporary in the body?
Where do anaerobes primarily live on the skin?
Where do anaerobes primarily live on the skin?
Which bacteria are most commonly found on the skin?
Which bacteria are most commonly found on the skin?
What factors determine the number and variety of microorganisms present on the skin?
What factors determine the number and variety of microorganisms present on the skin?
What is a characteristic of Staphylococcus epidermidis regarding skin flora?
What is a characteristic of Staphylococcus epidermidis regarding skin flora?
Where are gram-negative bacilli like Escherichia coli commonly seen on the skin?
Where are gram-negative bacilli like Escherichia coli commonly seen on the skin?
