How Do Antimicrobials Work

question 5

Multiple Choice

How do antimicrobials work?

• A)They kill or inhibit microorganisms.
• B)They kill microorganisms only.
• C)They inhibit growth of microorganisms only.
• D)They kill and inhibit microorganisms.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The lowest level of stimulation that an organism can detect at least 50% of the time.

Attention

The process of sorting through sensations and selecting some of them for further processing.

Difference Threshold

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity required to detect a difference between two stimuli, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Cornea

The tough, transparent, protective layer that covers the front of the eye and bends light rays inward through the pupil.