Which of the Following Is Considered a Virulence Factor

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a virulence factor?

• A) TNF-Alpha
• B) RNA
• C) IFN-gamma
• D) Strep. pyogenes
• E) capsules

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Definitions:

Ventral Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries motor output from the spinal cord to the body's muscles and glands.

Efferent Fibers

Nerve fibers that carry impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands, facilitating response and action.

Root Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies found in the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.

Ventral Rami

Ventral rami refer to the branches of spinal nerves that emerge from the anterior portion of the spinal cord, responsible for innervating the anterior and lateral parts of the trunk and limbs.