Botulism Is Caused by an Infection with Clostridium Botulinum

question 30

Multiple Choice

Botulism is caused by an infection with Clostridium botulinum.The bacteria release botulism toxin that prevents the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.Which would be inhibited in the gut of a person with botulism?

• A)blood circulation
• B)lymphatic circulation
• C)absorption of food
• D)peristalsis
• E)absorption of water

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Definitions:

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens, playing a key role in allergic reactions.

Parasitic Worms

Organisms that live on or inside another host organism, causing harm by feeding off the host's nutrients.

IgA

Crucial for the immunity of mucosal surfaces, Immunoglobulin A functions as a key antibody type.

Viruses

Infectious agents that replicate inside the living cells of other organisms, consisting of RNA or DNA and a protein coat.