How Does the Cholera Bacteria Cause Dehydration

question 61

Multiple Choice

How does the cholera bacteria cause dehydration?

• A) It secretes a toxin in the intestines that causes electrolytes to move out of intestinal cells, and water follows by osmosis and is lost.
• B) It secretes a toxin in the intestines that prevents the formation of solid feces.
• C) The bacteria lodges in the intestinal wall and pulls water out of the intestinal cells so it leaves the body.
• D) The bacteria lodges in the intestinal wall and prevents the formation of solid feces.
• E) The bacteria produces a toxin in the stomach and prevents proper food digestion.

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