Botulin, the Toxin of Botulism Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Botulin, the toxin of botulism is

• A) not as virulent as tetanospin.
• B) detected and diagnosed by analyzing a patient's blood.
• C) the cause of rigid paralysis.
• D) only produced under anaerobic conditions.
• E) produced when spores germinate in the intestines of adults after ingesting contaminated food.

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Definitions:

Modelling

The process of creating representations of complex systems or behaviors to simplify analysis and understanding.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

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Negative Stimulus

An unfavorable event or situation that elicits a response or reaction, often used in conditioning and behavioral studies.