Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes Produce Exotoxins Known as Superantigens

question 116

True/False

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes produce exotoxins known as superantigens that bind to a site on the TCR that is outside the antigen-specific TCR binding site.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Long, multinucleated cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movements.

Transverse Tubules

Microscopic tubes that run across muscle fibers and aid in the conduction of electrical signals for muscle contraction.

Ampicillin

A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Bacterial Pneumonia

An infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, leading to inflammation and difficulty breathing.