Deck 22: Human Age and Microorganisms

Question 1

Congenital CMV infections are caused by

A)coronavirus.
B)herpes simplex virus.
C)cytomegalovirus.
D)Epstein-Barr virus.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In humans,the embryonic phase of development extends from fertilization to the end of week __________,after which the developing infant is called a fetus.

A)2
B)6
C)8
D)12

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A fetus infected with rubella virus produces which of the following antibodies that can then be detected in the umbilical cord?

A)IgA
B)IgM
C)IgG
D)IgD

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A bacterial or viral infection that can be passed from a mother to her unborn child or during birth is called a(n)__________ infection.

Question 5

Which of the following antibodies is synthesized by the infant soon after birth?

A)IgA
B)IgM
C)IgG
D)IgD

Question 6

The type of antibody that can cross the placenta is

A)IgA.
B)IgM.
C)IgG.
D)IgD.

Question 7

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is most common in

A)infants.
B)adolescents.
C)young adults.
D)the elderly.

Question 8

All of the following infections may recur during pregnancy except

A)Epstein-Barr virus infections.
B)herpes simplex virus infections.
C)streptococcal infections.
D)polyomavirus infections.

Question 9

Impetigo neonatorum is caused by __________.

Question 10

Rheumatic fever is usually a complication of a(n)__________ infection.

A)Escherichia coli
B)Streptococcus pyogenes
C)Staphylococcus epidermidis
D)Staphylococcus aureus

Question 11

Infectious diseases in the adult population are responsible for about one third of all deaths in individuals over the age of

A)50 years.
B)55 years.
C)60 years.
D)65 years.

Question 12

The most critical time of infection with the rubella virus during pregnancy is during the __________ trimester of pregnancy.

Question 13

The gestation period of humans is approximately __________ weeks.

Question 14

Almost half of all the STIs diagnosed in the United States are among

A)infants.
B)adolescents.
C)young adults.
D)the elderly.

Question 15

Infectious mononucleosis most often occurs in

A)infants.
B)adolescents.
C)young adults.
D)the elderly.

Question 16

The highly specialized structure that protects the fetus from microorganisms is the

A)uterus.
B)placenta.
C)vagina.
D)mammary gland.

Question 17

The virus most commonly transmitted during pregnancy is

A)cytomegalovirus.
B)HIV.
C)herpes simplex virus.
D)Epstein-Barr virus.

Question 18

Chickenpox is caused by the __________ virus.

Question 19

Saddle nose is characteristic of which of the following congenital infections?

A)Syphilis
B)CMV
C)Rubella
D)Toxoplasmosis

Question 20

The neonatal infection referred to as "sticky eye" is caused by

A)Streptococcus.
B)herpes simplex.
C)Staphylococcus.
D)Escherichia.

Question 21

The common name for rubella is __________.

Question 22

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Congenital toxoplasmosis
b.Micrococcus
c.Cytomegalovirus
d.Staphylococcus aureus
e.Neisseria
f.Congenital rubella
g.Streptococcus
Most common form of impetigo in infants

Question 23

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Congenital toxoplasmosis
b.Micrococcus
c.Cytomegalovirus
d.Staphylococcus aureus
e.Neisseria
f.Congenital rubella
g.Streptococcus
Human herpesvirus 5

Question 24

The decline in functioning of the immune system during aging is referred to as __________ .

Question 25

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Congenital toxoplasmosis
b.Micrococcus
c.Cytomegalovirus
d.Staphylococcus aureus
e.Neisseria
f.Congenital rubella
g.Streptococcus
Leading cause of bacterial meningitis

Question 26

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Congenital toxoplasmosis
b.Micrococcus
c.Cytomegalovirus
d.Staphylococcus aureus
e.Neisseria
f.Congenital rubella
g.Streptococcus
Microcephaly

Question 27

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by __________.

Question 28

Chlamydia commonly occurring in young adults is a _________ disease.

Question 29

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Congenital toxoplasmosis
b.Micrococcus
c.Cytomegalovirus
d.Staphylococcus aureus
e.Neisseria
f.Congenital rubella
g.Streptococcus
Malformations of the heart