Clostridium Tetani Toxin Acts By: (Select All That Apply)

question 9

Multiple Choice

Clostridium tetani toxin acts by: (Select all that apply)

• A)Cleaving SNAP25
• B)Cleaving synaptobrevin
• C)Cleaving syntaxin
• D)Inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction
• E)Preventing acetylcholine release by inhibitory neurons

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Definitions:

Prenatal Care

Medical and health care provided to a pregnant woman to ensure the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

Embryonic Stage

The stage of prenatal development that lasts from implantation through the eighth week of pregnancy. It is characterized by the development of the major organ systems.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, such as certain drugs, chemicals, or infections.

Vulnerable Period

A timeframe during which an individual or system is more susceptible to damage or harm due to exposure to stresses or adverse conditions.