Toxins and Staphylococcus Bacterial Toxins

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Which of the following is NOT a type of bacterial toxin discussed in the text?

  • Teichoic and lipoteichoic acids (correct)
  • Type III toxins
  • Type I toxins
  • LPS

What is the role of non-protein toxins in triggering biological activities?

  • Directly harm cells
  • Increase vascular permeability
  • Activate complement cascade
  • Interact with TLRs (correct)

What is the function of LPS-binding protein in the context of endotoxin activation?

  • Binds to CD14 receptor (correct)
  • Forms clots in small vessels
  • Activates coagulase cascade
  • Triggers inflammatory cytokines

What is the consequence of the activation of the coagulase cascade?

<p>Decreased blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the properties of endotoxins?

<p>Released from the cell only with destruction of the cell envelope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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