Which of the Following Statements Are True of Resident Flora

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of resident flora (microbiota) ? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The nasal cavities have a smaller flora than do the bronchioles.
• B)Many of our resident flora prevent pathogens from establishing themselves.
• C)Some colon flora produce vitamins that are useful to us.
• D)The urinary bladder should have only a very small population, and the blood should be free of bacteria.
• E)Resident skin flora include fungi as well as bacteria
• F)Few pathogens reach the lungs, and those that do are quickly destroyed by red blood cells.

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