The BACTEC Automated Blood Culture System Detects Organisms by Monitoring

question 2

Multiple Choice

The BACTEC automated blood culture system detects organisms by monitoring a rise in carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels using which type of sensor?

• A)Fluorescence
• B)Colorimetric
• C)Isotopic
• D)Saponin

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be detectable by a sensory system 50% of the time.

Foveal Region

The central portion of the retina, where visual acuity (sharpness of vision) is highest, enabling detailed vision.

Cones

Retinal photoreceptor cells critical for seeing colors and performing most effectively in bright lighting conditions.

Color Vision

The ability of the eye to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, transmit, or emit.