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Flora

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Total cards: 9•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is Resident Flora?

Back (Answer)

-Microorganisms adapted to survive on human skin -Do not usually cause disease -Prevent growth of other microorganisms -Relatively permanent

#2
Front (Question)

What is Transient flora?

Back (Answer)

-Not adapted to survive on human skin -Easily transferred from surface to surface -Likely to cause disease -Removed by handwashing -Temporary

#3
Front (Question)

What is an Opportunist flora?

Back (Answer)

Resident flora that causes disease under certain conditions

#4
Front (Question)

What are THREE conditions that could cause Opportunist flora?

Back (Answer)

Immune compromised: Old & Young Malnourished Physical/Emotional stress

#5
Front (Question)

What is the body’s first line of defence?

Back (Answer)

Physical and chemical barriers

#6
Front (Question)

What is an example of Chemical barrier?

Back (Answer)

Sweat, pH of 5 to restrict the multiplication of microorganisms

#7
Front (Question)

What is an example of a Physical barrier?

Back (Answer)

Shedding skin: as new skin is produced, old cells are pushed off and take along any microorganisms

#8
Front (Question)

How does the mucous membrane assist in defence?

Back (Answer)

Secretes mucus which traps dust, foreign particles and microbes. Form of physical and chemical defence.

#9
Front (Question)

What are the main cleansing secretions?

Back (Answer)

Lysozyme Stomach acid Lactoferrin