Pathogenicity and Types of Pathogens Quiz

Exogenous infections are caused by toxins, while endogenous infections involve adhesion.

Exogenous infections cause chronic diseases, while endogenous infections cause acute diseases.

Exogenous infections are caused by normal flora, while endogenous infections are from external pathogens.

Exogenous infections come from outside pathogens, while endogenous infections come from organisms of normal flora. (correct)

It only causes acute diseases.

It is a microorganism capable of causing disease in healthy hosts. (correct)

It is an opportunistic pathogen.

It can only infect immunocompromised hosts.

Producing toxins

Causing acute diseases

Allowing organisms to stick to host cells (correct)

Assisting in invasion

<p>The penetration and survival of an organism in host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opportunistic pathogens can cause disease in healthy hosts when given the chance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People who harbor pathogens but may not exhibit symptoms of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers