Fungi And Protozoa
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- 1.
The cell wall of fungi contain(s)
- A.
LPS
- B.
LPS and peptidoglycan
- C.
Chitin and glucan
- D.
Chitin and peptidoglycan
Correct Answer
C. Chitin and glucan -
- 2.
Fungal infections are known as
- A.
Mycology
- B.
Mycoses
- C.
Mycositis
Correct Answer
B. Mycoses -
- 3.
Sterols are present in the cell membrane of fungi
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
The site of action of the antifungal drug caspfungin is
- A.
Chitin within the cell wall
- B.
Peptidoglycan within the cell wall
- C.
Glucan within the cell wall
Correct Answer
C. Glucan within the cell wall -
- 5.
The fungal cell membrane contains cholesterol whereas the human cell membrane contains ergosterol
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
An example of a superficial/cutaneous mycoses is
- A.
Vaginal candidiasis (thrush)
- B.
Myectoma (Madura foot)
- C.
Histoplasmosis
- D.
Sporotrichosis
Correct Answer
A. Vaginal candidiasis (thrush) -
- 7.
The clinical diagnosis for this type of lesion would likely be
- A.
Tinea nigra
- B.
Ringworm
- C.
Sporotrichosis
- D.
Athlete's foot
Correct Answer
B. Ringworm -
- 8.
A patient presents with painless, pustule lesions on their hand and upper extremity. They mention they work at a floral shop and frequently come into contact with roses. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A.
Mycetoma
- B.
Sporotrichosis
- C.
Chromomycosis
- D.
Dermatophytosis
Correct Answer
B. Sporotrichosis -
- 9.
What protozoal infection presents the biggest and most severe global problem?
- A.
Trichomonas
- B.
Malaria
- C.
Leishmania
- D.
Giardia
Correct Answer
B. Malaria -
- 10.
______________ parasites infect the blood, intestines, and the genitourinary system
- A.
Intracellular
- B.
Extracelluar
Correct Answer
B. ExtracelluarExplanation
Intercellular parasites infect red cells, macrophages, epithelial cells, brain, and muscleRate this question:
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- 11.
An example of a protozoa that can infect the liver is _____________
- A.
Malaria
- B.
Trichomonas
- C.
Leishmania
- D.
Cryptosporidium
Correct Answer
C. Leishmania -
- 12.
Reproduction of protozoa in humans is usually _________________
- A.
Asexual
- B.
Sexual
- C.
Asexual and sexual
Correct Answer
A. Asexual -
- 13.
Many extracellular protozoa, such as Giardia and Microsporidia, are transmitted by
- A.
Sexual activity
- B.
Insect vectors
- C.
Ingestion of contaminated food or water
- D.
Ingestion of contaminated animal feces
Correct Answer
C. Ingestion of contaminated food or water -
- 14.
Intracellular protozoa are transmitted via insect vectors causing diseases such as
- A.
Leishmania
- B.
Toxoplasmosis
- C.
Trichomoniasis
- D.
Cryptosporidiosis
Correct Answer
A. Leishmania -
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