Skin Microorganisms Quiz
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What are the predominant microorganisms in the skin?

  • Gram-positive cocci
  • Anaerobic and aerobic diphtheroid bacteriailli (correct)
  • Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Streptococcus and Staphylococcus

    • What is the approximate skin area of an adult human?

  • 3 square meters
  • 5 square meters
  • 2 meters (correct)
  • 1 square meter

    • Where are gram-positive cocci skin microbes found?

  • Sebaceous glands
  • Epidermis’ superficial layers and upper hair follicles (correct)
  • Dermis
  • Sweat glands

    • What is important for the removal of non-resident microorganisms from the skin?

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