Bacteria That Require Special Growth Factors and Complex Nutrients Are

question 10

Multiple Choice

Bacteria that require special growth factors and complex nutrients are termed

• A)aerobic.
• B)anaerobic.
• C)fastidious.
• D)microaerophilic.
• E)autotrophic.

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Definitions:

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

A calculated number that indicates the amount of arterial blood flow to the extremity.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the ventricles of the heart contract.

Dorsalis Pedis

The artery located on the top of the foot which can be palpated for assessing cardiac circulation.

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