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Which type of flora is typically present throughout a person's life?
Which type of flora is typically present throughout a person's life?
- Transient flora
- Pathogenic flora
- Resident flora (correct)
- Opportunistic flora
Which of the following is an example of resident flora?
Which of the following is an example of resident flora?
- E. Coli (correct)
- Transient flora
- Candida
- Bacillus Laterosporus
How long does transient flora typically remain on a host?
How long does transient flora typically remain on a host?
- Decades
- A few hours, days, or months (correct)
- Permanently
- Throughout the host's life
What is the typical effect of normal flora in a healthy person?
What is the typical effect of normal flora in a healthy person?
When can normal flora become opportunistic pathogens?
When can normal flora become opportunistic pathogens?
Which of the following describes resident flora?
Which of the following describes resident flora?
What is the main function of normal flora in their normal habitat?
What is the main function of normal flora in their normal habitat?
What is the defining characteristic of transient flora compared to resident flora?
What is the defining characteristic of transient flora compared to resident flora?
When do normal flora typically cause disease?
When do normal flora typically cause disease?
Which flora often lives in the intestine and limits the growth of Candida?
Which flora often lives in the intestine and limits the growth of Candida?
What is the scientific term for bacteria that are found on the body throughout life?
What is the scientific term for bacteria that are found on the body throughout life?
What is Resident Flora Known for?
What is Resident Flora Known for?
What typically occurs after the balance is interrupted?
What typically occurs after the balance is interrupted?
What is the most accurate term for Bacillus Laterosporus?
What is the most accurate term for Bacillus Laterosporus?
An example of ____ is Bacillus Laterosporus
An example of ____ is Bacillus Laterosporus
How does Resident Flora keep the body safe in their normal habitat?
How does Resident Flora keep the body safe in their normal habitat?
How long can transient flora stay in the body?
How long can transient flora stay in the body?
Which of the following helps protect the body?
Which of the following helps protect the body?
What does transient flora limit?
What does transient flora limit?
Which of the following is not a synonym to resident flora?
Which of the following is not a synonym to resident flora?
Transient flora is known to stay in the body for a ____ amount of time.
Transient flora is known to stay in the body for a ____ amount of time.
Which of the flora is considered bacteria?
Which of the flora is considered bacteria?
What is considered an imbalanced normal flora?
What is considered an imbalanced normal flora?
What is the relationship between normal flora and diseases?
What is the relationship between normal flora and diseases?
Transient flora makes an impact by?
Transient flora makes an impact by?
How is Resident Flora defined?
How is Resident Flora defined?
Why is it important to know the characteristics of normal flora in healthcare?
Why is it important to know the characteristics of normal flora in healthcare?
What is the main role of resident flora in a healthy individual?
What is the main role of resident flora in a healthy individual?
What causes the shift of normal flora into opportunistic pathogens?
What causes the shift of normal flora into opportunistic pathogens?
What is the definition of normal flora?
What is the definition of normal flora?
What category would fungi fall into?
What category would fungi fall into?
Bacteria is a component of?
Bacteria is a component of?
Normal flora can cause harm when there is a ____?
Normal flora can cause harm when there is a ____?
What do bacteria do?
What do bacteria do?
Under which situations can normal flora cause issues?
Under which situations can normal flora cause issues?
What is a type of normal flora?
What is a type of normal flora?
Flashcards
Resident Flora
Resident Flora
Microorganisms that live on or within the body throughout life.
Transient Flora
Transient Flora
Microorganisms that temporarily inhabit the body for a short period.
Normal Flora as Protective
Normal Flora as Protective
The protective role of normal flora where they do not cause disease in healthy individuals within their normal habitat.
Opportunistic Pathogens
Opportunistic Pathogens
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Study Notes
- Resident flora are normal flora throughout a person's life.
- Examples include S. epidermidis and E. Coli.
- Transient flora remain for hours, days, or months before disappearing.
- Bacillus Laterosporus is an example.
- It sometimes lives in the intestine to limit Candida growth.
- Bacillus Laterosporus is an example.
- Normal flora are usually protective and do not cause diseases in their normal habitat in a healthy person.
- When balance is interrupted, normal flora can become opportunistic pathogens.
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