An Example of a Pathogen That Undergoes Rapid Changes Resulting

question 43

Multiple Choice

An example of a pathogen that undergoes rapid changes resulting in antigenic variation is

• A) the influenza virus, which expresses alternative envelope proteins.
• B) the strep bacteria, which can be communicated from patient to patient with high efficiency.
• C) human papilloma virus, which can remain latent for several years.
• D) the causative agent of the autoimmune disease known as rheumatoid arthritis.
• E) multiple sclerosis, which attacks the myelinated cells of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

These are memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma.

Early Childhood

A stage in human development that typically ranges from birth to 8 years old, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development.

Hypnosis

A trance-like mental state induced by a person (a hypnotist) wherein subjects may experience heightened suggestibility and focus.

Suggestibility

The tendency of an individual to accept and act on suggestions by others, often studied in psychological contexts such as memory and hypnosis.