Selection of Culture Media for Specific Specimens Includes a Variety

question 20

Multiple Choice

Selection of culture media for specific specimens includes a variety of media for all of the following reasons except:

• A)a nutritive media is included to insure growth of all potential pathogens.
• B)a selective media is often included to suppress normal microbiota or other potential contaminating organisms.
• C)as enrichment media is utilized to cultivate organisms that do not grow on routine media.
• D)a back-up broth is included to provide inoculum for additional testing.

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm that is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow.

Triceps Brachii

A large muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for extending the elbow and is composed of three heads.

Tensor Fascia Latae

A muscle of the thigh that helps to stabilize and move the hip and knee, and is involved in the iliotibial band.

Iliopsoas

A major hip flexor muscle group that is composed of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, playing a key role in lifting the thigh and stabilizing the pelvis.