Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 13 - Microbe-Human Interactions - 13.2 The Progress of an Infection - 13.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 382: 9

Answer

1. Exotoxins: Microbes release exotoxins, which disrupts the functioning of the tissue. 2. Extracellular enzymes: These are secreted by microbes. They cause damage by breaking down. 3. Injurious host response: The immune system of the body responds to the microbes; however, it can also damage the tissues in the process.

Work Step by Step

Three ways microbes cause tissue damage are: 1. Exotoxins: Microbes release exotoxins, which disrupts the functioning of the tissue. 2. Extracellular enzymes: These are secreted by microbes. They cause damage by breaking down. 3. Injurious host response: The immune system of the body responds to the microbes; however, it can also damage the tissues in the process.
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