Which of the Following Coliforms Is the Most Common Cause

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following coliforms is the most common cause of non-nosocomial urinary tract infections?

• A) Escherichia coli
• B) Serratia marcescens
• C) Proteus mirabilis
• D) Klebsiella pneumoniae
• E) Enterobacter

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium ions (Ca2+) in a biological system, which is crucial for various physiological processes including bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Thyroxin

Thyroxin, also known as thyroxine or T4, is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, essential for regulating metabolism and growth in the body.

G Protein-Linked Receptors

A large family of cell surface receptors that, when activated by a ligand, initiate a signal transduction pathway involving G proteins.