**Statement:***Mycoplasma pneumoniae* produces increased edema due to the release of cell wall components resulting in pulmonary edema and a high mortality rate.**Question:**- True- False**Explanation for Educational Context:**This text presents a statement about *Mycoplasma pneumoniae*, a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections. The statement suggests that this organism causes increased swelling (edema) because it releases certain components from its cell wall, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and an associated high mortality rate. The options "True" or "False" are provided for the reader to assess the accuracy of the statement. **Text for Educational Website****Statement:***Legionella pneumophila* secretes exoenzymes for digestion of cytoplasmic contents of an infected cell, leading to cell death and increased edema.**Multiple Choice Question:**- ○ True- ○ False**Note:**This question assesses understanding of how *Legionella pneumophila* affects host cells, focusing on its mechanism of secreting enzymes that can lead to detrimental effects such as cell death and edema.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae produces increased edema due to release of cell wall components resulting in pulmonary edema and a high mortality rate

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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