An Inflammation of the Mucous Membranes of the Oral Cavity

question 6

Multiple Choice

An inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus is called

• A)laryngitis.
• B)pharyngitis.
• C)Vincent's angina.
• D)stomatitis.
• E)thrush.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Bacteria

Bacteria that live within the cells of a host organism, often causing disease.

Extracellular Antigens

Foreign substances outside cells that trigger an immune response.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by producing antibodies against antigens.

Antibody-Mediated Immunity

Immunity due to B cells and the production of antibodies.