Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

question 37

Multiple Choice

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• A) results from normal Staphylococcus aureus growth and division.
• B) is resistant to bacterial toxins.
• C) is an antibiotic-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus.
• D) is a benign strain of Staphylococcus aureus.

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Definitions:

Blood Vessel

Cylindrical vessels that transport blood throughout organs and tissues, including veins, arteries, and capillaries.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that contains nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels, providing strength and elasticity to the skin.

Blood Clot

A gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding by sealing wounds.

Extracellular Material

Substances found outside the cells that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.