Which bacterium is responsible for causing pneumonia?

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Question 1 of 9

Which bacterium is responsible for causing pneumonia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacterium is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in adults. It is a leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia. Streptococcus pneumoniae is known for its ability to infect the respiratory tract and cause inflammation in the lungs leading to pneumonia. Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis, not pneumonia. Escherichia coli is associated with urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal illnesses, not pneumonia. Clostridium botulinum causes botulism, a severe form of food poisoning, but not pneumonia. Therefore, the correct choice is Streptococcus pneumoniae as it is specifically known for causing pneumonia.

Question 2 of 9

A patient complains of frequent bowel movements and stool with blood admixtures ("raspberry jelly" stool). Microscopic examination revealed large mononuclear cells with absorbed red blood cells. What protozoon is this morphological structure typical for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Entamoeba histolytica. This protozoon is responsible for causing amoebic dysentery, which presents with bloody diarrhea. The "raspberry jelly" appearance of stool is due to the presence of mucosal lining and blood. The large mononuclear cells with absorbed red blood cells are characteristic of the histopathology of Entamoeba histolytica infection. Giardia lamblia (B) causes watery diarrhea, not bloody stools. Campylobacter jejuni (C) is a bacterial pathogen associated with gastroenteritis, but does not typically cause bloody diarrhea. Toxoplasma gondii (D) causes toxoplasmosis, a systemic infection with symptoms such as fever and lymphadenopathy, but not bloody diarrhea.

Question 3 of 9

Which bacteria are known for causing food poisoning due to their production of enterotoxins?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "All of the above." Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin causing botulism. Salmonella enterica can produce enterotoxins causing food poisoning. Staphylococcus aureus also produces enterotoxins leading to food poisoning. Therefore, all three options can cause food poisoning due to their production of enterotoxins.

Question 4 of 9

Which of the following bacteria is responsible for causing gonorrhea?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterium is responsible for causing gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a sexually transmitted bacterium that infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract. It is known for causing symptoms such as painful urination and discharge. Chlamydia trachomatis (choice A) is another sexually transmitted bacterium but is not responsible for gonorrhea. Treponema pallidum (choice C) causes syphilis, not gonorrhea. Escherichia coli (choice D) is a common bacterium found in the gut and is not associated with causing gonorrhea. Therefore, Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the correct answer for this question.

Question 5 of 9

The class of immunoglobulins most abundant in body is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: IgG. IgG is the most abundant class of immunoglobulins in the body, constituting about 75% of total immunoglobulins. IgG plays a crucial role in long-term immunity, neutralizing toxins, and enhancing phagocytosis. IgE is involved in allergic reactions, IgD is mainly found on B cells and functions as a receptor, and IgM is the first antibody produced in response to an infection but is less abundant compared to IgG. Therefore, IgG is the correct choice based on its abundance and diverse functions in the immune system.

Question 6 of 9

After a prolonged isoniazid treatment, the patient developed polyneuritis, paresthesia, memory disorders, and convulsions. What is the most likely mechanism of the described isoniazid side-effects?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Isoniazid inhibits pyridoxal phosphate synthesis, which is the active form of vitamin B6. Pyridoxal phosphate is essential for various enzymatic reactions, including neurotransmitter synthesis and myelin formation. Therefore, isoniazid-induced pyridoxal phosphate deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms like polyneuritis, paresthesia, memory disorders, and convulsions. A: Disruption of cell membrane synthesis - This is not the mechanism of isoniazid side-effects. B: Inhibition of protein synthesis - Isoniazid does not directly inhibit protein synthesis. C: Inhibition of RNA-synthesis - Isoniazid does not inhibit RNA synthesis; it affects vitamin B6 metabolism.

Question 7 of 9

Which structure is used by bacteria for movement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Flagella. Flagella are whip-like appendages used by bacteria for movement. They rotate in a corkscrew motion to propel the bacteria through their environment. Pili (choice A) are hair-like structures used for attachment, not movement. Capsules (choice C) are protective layers around bacteria, not involved in movement. Fimbriae (choice D) are also used for attachment and biofilm formation, not for movement. Therefore, the correct choice is B as flagella are specifically adapted for bacterial motility.

Question 8 of 9

The prokaryotic cell does not possess:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Endoplasmic reticulum. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum, which is present in eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotes do possess ribosomes for protein synthesis (A), a chromosome (C) for genetic material, and peptidoglycan (D) in their cell walls. The absence of endoplasmic reticulum is a key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells.

Question 9 of 9

In which of the following GIT infections, the bacteria adhere to the intestine wall and damage the microvilli:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Enteropathogenic E. Coli (EPEC). EPEC bacteria adhere to the intestine wall using a protein called intimin, leading to microvilli damage. This attachment disrupts the normal absorption function of the intestine. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B: Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli (EHEC) primarily causes bloody diarrhea and does not specifically target microvilli. C: Enterotoxigenic E. Coli (ETEC) produces toxins that lead to watery diarrhea but does not directly target microvilli. D: Enteroinvasive E. Coli (EIEC) invades and replicates within intestinal cells, causing inflammatory diarrhea, but does not specifically damage microvilli.

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