21. Principles of Disease
Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins
21. Principles of Disease
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ProblemPhospholipases are characterized by all of the following except which of these answers?
A
Possess the ability to damage host cells.
B
Are released by pathogens into host cells during infection.
C
Are able to form pores in the cell membranes of host cells.
D
Are able to hydrolyze cell membranes of host cells.
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ProblemThe term endotoxin is synonymous with:
A
A-B toxins.
B
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
C
Phospholipase.
D
None of the above.
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