Which of the Following Is Correct About Skatole

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct about skatole?

• A)It is the general term for the flora of the gastrointestinal tract.
• B)It is a mixture of amines and gases that gives feces its characteristic stench.
• C)It is another term for the sexually transmitted disease, syphilis.
• D)It is a general term for the endogenous flora in humans.
• E)It is a chemical released by gram positive bacilli during inflammation.

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Definitions:

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts, which secrete mucus to trap irritants and protect mucous membranes.

Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelium that consists of single or multiple layers of column-shaped cells.

Merocrine Secretion

A type of exocrine secretion where cells excrete their substances by exocytosis without losing any cellular material.

Phospholipid

Lipid with phosphorus, resulting in a molecule with a polar end and a nonpolar end; main component of the lipid bilayer.