A Common Strategy by Which Microbes Survive Their Host's Immune

question 10

Multiple Choice

A common strategy by which microbes survive their host's immune responses involves changing the structures of the molecules they produce so that they are no longer recognized by the host's immune system.This strategy,called antigenic variation,is most likely to allow evasion of which type of immune recognition?

• A)Toll-like receptor-dependent recognition of microbes by cells of the innate immune system
• B)Mannose receptor-dependent recognition of microbes by cells of the innate immune system
• C)Antibody recognition of microbial cell surface molecules
• D)Natural killer cell inhibitory receptor recognition of class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC)molecules on infected cells
• E)T cell receptor recognition of microbial cell wall lipid antigens

Understand the components and preparation methods of microbiologic specimens and their relevance in medical diagnostics.

Identify common pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and associate them with specific diseases.

Recognize various laboratory techniques and materials used in the identification and growth of microorganisms.

Understand the principles and procedures involved in microbiological staining techniques.

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