ch 35 pt2

Front

What type of toxin is Botulinum toxin?

Back

AB toxin.

Front

Where do exotoxins travel after secretion?

Back

To other tissues or cells where they exert their effects.

Front

What term describes pathogens or their toxins in the blood?

Back

Septicemia.

Front

Which pathogen is known for producing virulence factors but is non-invasive?

Back

Clostridium tetani.

Front

What is the initial trigger in the Septic Shock Cascade?

Back

Endotoxin.

Front

Define exotoxin.

Back

A toxin released by a living bacterial cell into its surroundings.

Front

What is the difference between bacteremia and septicemia?

Back

Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood, while septicemia is a systemic response to infection that can lead to sepsis.

Front

What role do cytokines play in septic shock?

Back

Cytokines are signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation, and hematopoiesis, and they can trigger the septic shock cascade.

Front

What is the function of virulence factors?

Back

Virulence factors are molecules produced by pathogens that contribute to the pathogenicity and enable them to achieve colonization, immunoevasion, and host damage.

Front

What is the significance of endotoxins in infections?

Back

Endotoxins can trigger strong immune responses and are associated with septic shock.