Questions: Sort the characteristics into the respective types of microorganisms. Often pathogenic Easily removed Grows in hair follicles Grows inside the epidermis Grows in the dermis (deeper layers of the skin) Picked up through contact with contaminated surfaces Generally harmless Difficult to remove Grows on the epidermis (superficial skin layers) Picked up through contact with infected patients Resident Flora

To sort the characteristics into the respective types of microorganisms, we need to understand the difference between resident flora and transient flora. Resident flora are microorganisms that normally reside on the skin and are generally harmless, while transient flora are temporary and can be picked up from the environment, often being pathogenic.

Resident Flora:

• Grows in hair follicles
• Grows inside the epidermis
• Grows in the dermis (deeper layers of the skin)
• Generally harmless
• Difficult to remove

Transient Flora:

• Often pathogenic
• Easily removed
• Picked up through contact with contaminated surfaces
• Grows on the epidermis (superficial skin layers)
• Picked up through contact with infected patients

In summary, resident flora are typically harmless and more difficult to remove, residing deeper in the skin, while transient flora are often pathogenic, easily removed, and picked up from external sources.