Virulence Factors Fall into Two Main Classes; Defensive (Protecting the Pathogen

question 17

Essay

Virulence factors fall into two main classes; defensive (protecting the pathogen from destruction by the host)and offensive (destructive to host cells or triggering dangerous host responses.)Give three examples of each type and explain how each is defensive or offensive.Can you think of a virulence factor that is both defensive and offensive?

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Definitions:

Context Effects

The influence of surrounding factors or the situational environment on the perception, interpretation, or memory of information.

Masking Stimuli

Visual or auditory stimuli that interfere with the perception of another stimulus, making it harder to detect or understand.

Subliminal Sensation

The process of responding to stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious awareness.

Interpret Loudness

The process of perceiving and understanding the intensity or volume of sound.