What Type of Toxin Is the Alpha Hemolysin of Staphylococcus

question 63

Multiple Choice

What type of toxin is the alpha hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus?

• A) protein synthesis inhibitor
• B) protease
• C) superantigen
• D) cell membrane disruptor
• E) second messenger pathway disruptor

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Definitions:

Segmentation

The division of body regions into segments, a common process in the development and organization of organisms.

Pyloric Sphincter

A muscular valve that opens and closes to regulate the passage of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum.

Chyme

A semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the duodenum.

Gastric Contents

The mixture of food, digestive juices, and enzymes present in the stomach.