Question Type: Multiple Choice
1) Feces are composed about 50% by weight and volume of bacteria. Most of these are species of ________.
a) Salmonella
b) Escherichia
c) Bacteroides
d) Streptococcus
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 22.1 Review the anatomy of the digestive tract as it pertains to microbial defenses.
Section Reference 1: Section 22.1 Components of the Digestive system
2) Streptococcus form ________ , polysaccharides that enable bacteria to adhere to the tooth surface.
a) glucose
b) fructose
c) maltose
d) dextrans
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 22.2 Identify the microbes most likely to cause dental decay and periodontal disease and explain how the tissue damage occurs in such diseases.
Section Reference 1: Section 22.2 Diseases of the Oral Cavity
3) Dental caries are most effectively controlled by:
a) fluoride treatment
b) chloride treatment
c) sealant application.
d) two of these choices
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 22.2 Identify the microbes most likely to cause dental decay and periodontal disease and explain how the tissue damage occurs in such diseases.
Section Reference 1: Section 22.2 Diseases of the Oral Cavity
4) Which pair is matched incorrectly?
a) acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis—trench mouth
b) periodontitis—bone and tissue damage
c) gingivitis—due to plaque deposits
d) calculus—due to gum lesions
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: LO 22.2 Identify the microbes most likely to cause dental decay and periodontal disease and explain how the tissue damage occurs in such diseases.
Section Reference 1: Section 22.2 Diseases of the Oral Cavity
5) All of the statements about Mumps are true except:
a) Domestic pets can be carriers of the virus.
b) Caused by a paramyxovirus.
c) Incidence of disease is significantly less since the vaccine was licensed.
d) Parotid glands swell 14 to 21