Tetanus Differs from Botulism in That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Tetanus differs from botulism in that

• A)tetanus results in flaccid paralysis,while botulism paralysis is rigid.
• B)tetanus results from an exotoxin,botulism from an endotoxin.
• C)there is a vaccine for botulism not for tetanus.
• D)muscles cannot relax in tetanus,while muscles cannot contract in botulism.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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