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Which of the following is NOT a critical step in how microorganisms act as agents of disease?
Which of the following is NOT a critical step in how microorganisms act as agents of disease?
- Encounter the host
- Produce antibiotics (correct)
- Maintain its existence in association with the host
- Evade normal host defense mechanisms
What is the capacity of a microorganism to overcome the body defenses known as?
What is the capacity of a microorganism to overcome the body defenses known as?
- Pathogenicity
- Resistance
- Virulence (correct)
- Immunity
Which enzyme helps microorganisms break down hyaluronic acid during invasion?
Which enzyme helps microorganisms break down hyaluronic acid during invasion?
- Hyaluronidase (correct)
- Amylase
- Collagenase
- Lecithinase
What do bacteria synthesize to compete for iron and other nutrients?
What do bacteria synthesize to compete for iron and other nutrients?
What is the role of adhesion in virulence factors?
What is the role of adhesion in virulence factors?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to bacterial adhesion?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to bacterial adhesion?
What is the main purpose of bacterial invasion?
What is the main purpose of bacterial invasion?
Which factor helps bacteria evade normal host defense mechanisms?
Which factor helps bacteria evade normal host defense mechanisms?
What type of compounds do bacteria synthesize to compete for iron and other nutrients?
What type of compounds do bacteria synthesize to compete for iron and other nutrients?
How do bacteria resist physical removal during adhesion?
How do bacteria resist physical removal during adhesion?
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