COMSAE Tricky Questions with
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans - ANSanother periodontal bug
balantidium coli - ANSprotozoa that causes GI infection, ingest cysts thru
infected water or food
produces hyalonuridase and creates ulcers in mucosal walls
Ballottement test - ANSpalpating surface of an organ at the surface of the
body
**i.e. during pregnancy, palpating the uterus
enterovirus 17 - ANSnotable cause of hand, foot and mouth disease
Isospora belli - ANSdiarrhea, steatorrhea, malabsorption, non-bloody
diarrhea
Laxative abuse - ANSelectrolyte imbalance
severe dehydration
dependency
stretched or "lazy" colon
Menkes syndrome - ANSinborn error where body cannot absorb copper
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Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans - ANSanother periodontal bug
balantidium coli - ANSprotozoa that causes GI infection, ingest cysts thru
infected water or food
produces hyalonuridase and creates ulcers in mucosal walls
Ballottement test - ANSpalpating surface of an organ at the surface of the
body
**i.e. during pregnancy, palpating the uterus
enterovirus 17 - ANSnotable cause of hand, foot and mouth disease
Isospora belli - ANSdiarrhea, steatorrhea, malabsorption, non-bloody
diarrhea
Laxative abuse - ANSelectrolyte imbalance
severe dehydration
dependency
stretched or "lazy" colon
Menkes syndrome - ANSinborn error where body cannot absorb copper
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