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What is the main way that diseases of the digestive system are transmitted?
What is the main way that diseases of the digestive system are transmitted?
- Fecal-oral transmission (correct)
- Vector-borne transmission
- Airborne transmission
- Droplet transmission
How many bacterial species are typically found in the mouth?
How many bacterial species are typically found in the mouth?
- 500
- 700 (correct)
- 1000
- 100
What is the main function of the bacteria in the large intestine?
What is the main function of the bacteria in the large intestine?
- To cause disease
- To produce carcinogens
- To chemically alter medications
- To degrade food and synthesize vitamins (correct)
Which of the following is not considered an accessory structure of the digestive system?
Which of the following is not considered an accessory structure of the digestive system?
What is the typical percentage of fecal mass that is made up of microbial cells?
What is the typical percentage of fecal mass that is made up of microbial cells?
Which of the following is not a function of the bacteria in the large intestine?
Which of the following is not a function of the bacteria in the large intestine?
What is the primary reason why the large intestine houses enormous microbial populations?
What is the primary reason why the large intestine houses enormous microbial populations?
Which bacterium is the most important in causing dental caries?
Which bacterium is the most important in causing dental caries?
What is the role of Paneth cells in the small intestine?
What is the role of Paneth cells in the small intestine?
What is the significance of dextran in the formation of dental plaque?
What is the significance of dextran in the formation of dental plaque?
In which part of the gastrointestinal system are dental caries most likely to occur?
In which part of the gastrointestinal system are dental caries most likely to occur?
What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?
What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?
What is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, especially in children?
What is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, especially in children?
How do viruses reach the salivary glands after multiplying in the respiratory tract and local lymph nodes?
How do viruses reach the salivary glands after multiplying in the respiratory tract and local lymph nodes?
Which fungus causes ergot poisoning after ingesting contaminated grains?
Which fungus causes ergot poisoning after ingesting contaminated grains?
What can cause acute hepatitis that is clinically identical to viral hepatitis?
What can cause acute hepatitis that is clinically identical to viral hepatitis?
Which virus is often administered as part of the trivalent measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine?
Which virus is often administered as part of the trivalent measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine?
What are mycotoxins produced by fungi that can cause various health issues like liver damage and cancer?
What are mycotoxins produced by fungi that can cause various health issues like liver damage and cancer?
What is the main role of the bacteria in the large intestine?
What is the main role of the bacteria in the large intestine?
Where do Paneth cells primarily function?
Where do Paneth cells primarily function?
What is the primary transmission route for diseases of the digestive system?
What is the primary transmission route for diseases of the digestive system?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system houses the fewest resident microbes?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system houses the fewest resident microbes?
What is the approximate percentage of fecal mass made up of microbial cells?
What is the approximate percentage of fecal mass made up of microbial cells?
Which accessory structure is NOT part of the digestive system?
Which accessory structure is NOT part of the digestive system?
Which organ in the digestive system houses the least amount of microorganisms?
Which organ in the digestive system houses the least amount of microorganisms?
What important antimicrobial defenses are found in the small intestine?
What important antimicrobial defenses are found in the small intestine?
Which bacterium is most important in causing dental caries or tooth decay?
Which bacterium is most important in causing dental caries or tooth decay?
What is the main component synthesized by Streptococcus mutans that aids in dental plaque formation?
What is the main component synthesized by Streptococcus mutans that aids in dental plaque formation?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system experiences inflammation and degeneration in Periodontal Disease?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system experiences inflammation and degeneration in Periodontal Disease?
What is the primary reason for the large microbial populations in the large intestine?
What is the primary reason for the large microbial populations in the large intestine?
Which of the following viruses can cause inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)?
Which of the following viruses can cause inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)?
What is the function of the attenuated live vaccine mentioned in the text?
What is the function of the attenuated live vaccine mentioned in the text?
Which toxin is produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and can cause various health issues?
Which toxin is produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and can cause various health issues?
What can cause gangrene and hallucinogenic symptoms similar to those caused by LSD?
What can cause gangrene and hallucinogenic symptoms similar to those caused by LSD?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of viral gastroenteritis?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of viral gastroenteritis?
How do viruses reach the salivary glands after initial multiplication?
How do viruses reach the salivary glands after initial multiplication?
