What are the three types of fungi based on their cellular structure? Bacteria (unicellular), Algae (multicellular), Viruses (acellular) Protozoa (unicellular), Algae (multicellular), Helminths (multicellular) Prions (acellular), Viroids (acellular), Viruses (acellular) Yeast (unicellular), Mold (multicellular), Mushrooms (multicellular)

Yeast (unicellular), Mold (multicellular), Mushrooms (multicellular)

Saprotrophs are heterotrophs that obtain organic nutrients from detritus by what process? Endocytosis Chemosynthesis External digestion (decomposers) Photosynthesis

External digestion (decomposers)

What are the three major phyla of fungi? Deuteromycota, Myxomycota, Oomycota Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Glomeromycota Zygomycota, Chytridiomycota, Glomeromycota

Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota

Which skin diseases are derived from superficial mycoses caused by Malassezia furfur? Rosacea, vitiligo, lupus Tinea versicolor, pityrosporum folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma Psoriasis, eczema, acne

Tinea versicolor, pityrosporum folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis

What is a common characteristic of the fungal disease caused by Malassezia furfur? Lipid-dependent organism growing on sebaceous areas Transmitted through direct contact with soil Causes deep tissue infections Requires high humidity for growth

Lipid-dependent organism growing on sebaceous areas

What are the common treatments for Malassezia furfur infections? Topical antifungals, antifungal shampoos, oral antifungals Antibiotics, corticosteroids, antihistamines Antiviral creams, immunosuppressants, UV therapy Surgical removal, cryotherapy, laser treatment

Topical antifungals, antifungal shampoos, oral antifungals

What causes cutaneous mycoses, commonly known as ringworm? Malassezia furfur and Cryptococcus Candida albicans and Aspergillus Microsporium, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis

Microsporium, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton

Which treatments are effective for tinea pedis (athlete's foot)? Topical antifungals containing miconazole, ketoconazole, tolnaftate Surgical intervention and cryotherapy Oral antibiotics and corticosteroids Antiviral medications and UV therapy

Topical antifungals containing miconazole, ketoconazole, tolnaftate

What is the pathogenicity of ringworm when a dermatophyte crosses a host line? Bacterial, viral, and parasitic species Geophilic, zoophilic, and anthropophilic species Fungal, protozoan, and helminth species Algal, lichen, and moss species

Geophilic, zoophilic, and anthropophilic species

Where are high influxes of ringworm cases commonly found? Deserts, tundras, polar regions, high altitudes Rural farms, isolated islands, remote villages Schools, barracks, prisons, carpets, warm damp areas, animals Urban centers, industrial areas, polluted zones

Schools, barracks, prisons, carpets, warm damp areas, animals

What is an effective treatment strategy for tinea capitis? Topical antibiotics and corticosteroids Antiviral creams and UV therapy Surgical removal and cryotherapy Fungistatic plus systemic antifungal like clotrimazole and PO griseofulvin

Fungistatic plus systemic antifungal like clotrimazole and PO griseofulvin

What is the 30ft tube that connects your mouth to your anus, used to digest and absorb nutrients? digestive system/alimentary canal/gastrointestinal tract respiratory system circulatory system nervous system

digestive system/alimentary canal/gastrointestinal tract

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