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Cholera Is the Leading Cause of Death in Children in Developing

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Cholera is the leading cause of death in children in developing countries, characterized by massive diarrhea. The effects stem from an extracellular toxin that the bacterium Vibrio cholerae releases into the gut. The toxin acts on a _ that overstimulates which causes a cascade of events that leads to electrolytes leaving the cell and causing water to follow them into the lumen of the intestine, resulting in severe diarrhea.


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Functional Concerns

Issues or considerations related to the specific departments or functions within an organization, affecting its efficiency and effectiveness.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Computer-mediated Interactions

Communication between people that is facilitated by, or takes place through, computer technology, including email, chat rooms, and social media platforms.

Virtual Team

A group of individuals who work together from different geographical locations, facilitated by communication and collaboration technologies.

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