Some Bacterial Cells Are Resistant to a Variety of Antimicrobials

question 63

True/False

Some bacterial cells are resistant to a variety of antimicrobials because they actively pump the drugs out of the cell.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.

Endocrine Glands

Glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the nervous system that initiate and regulate the contraction of muscles.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and pain.