Microbial Virulence Factors

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Which structure(s) are involved in both adherence and evasion of the immune system?

  • Fimbriae
  • Flagella
  • Capsules
  • All of the above (correct)

Which enzyme promotes clot formation?

  • Hyaluronidase
  • Coagulase (correct)
  • Streptokinase
  • All of the above

Which enzyme dissolves clots?

  • Hyaluronidase
  • Coagulase
  • Streptokinase (correct)
  • All of the above

Which category of toxins are produced and excreted by living pathogens?

<p>Exotoxins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of toxins are components of the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria?

<p>Endotoxins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Immune System Interaction

  • Biofilms are involved in both adherence to and evasion of the immune system.

Coagulation and Fibrinolysis

  • Thrombin promotes clot formation.
  • Plasmin dissolves clots.

Toxins

  • Exotoxins are produced and excreted by living pathogens.
  • Endotoxins are components of the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria.

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