Pre-Veterinary Small Animal Practice Test

Which term means inhibiting the growth of microorganisms?

Bones Fecal flotation Antimicrobial Neurologic system

Correct Answer:

Antimicrobial

Explanation:

Antimicrobial is the term that covers substances that act against microorganisms, either stopping their growth or killing them. In practice, antimicrobials include antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants, and they can be bacteriostatic (inhibiting growth) or bactericidal (killing). The idea of inhibiting growth fits squarely under this broad category, whereas the other options refer to anatomy, a diagnostic procedure, or a body system and do not describe actions against microbes.

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