Which Statement Is True Regarding the Pathogenesis of N

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the pathogenesis of N.cinerea?

• A)N.cinerea is a leading cause of fatal bacterial meningitis.
• B)Virulence factors include pili,capsule formation,and endotoxin.
• C)Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)and thrombocytopenia are complications of infection.
• D)N.cinerea is commonly encountered as a contaminant in clinical specimens.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that facilitate communication between nerve cells.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemical signals from the neuron into the synapse.

Synapse

The junction between two nerve cells where impulses pass by diffusion of neurotransmitters.