Which of the Following Is Not a Virulence Factor of Bordetella

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a virulence factor of Bordetella pertussis?

• A) Endotoxin
• B) Tracheal cytotoxin
• C) M protein
• D) Pertussis toxin
• E) Filamentous hemagglutinin

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Menstrual Cycle

A recurring cycle in women and female primates where the lining of the uterus is prepared for pregnancy and, if pregnancy does not occur, shed through menstruation.

LH Secretion

The release of Luteinizing Hormone from the anterior pituitary gland, crucial for reproductive processes.