The Buildup of Mucus and Blockage of Airways in Pertussis

question 51

Multiple Choice

The buildup of mucus and blockage of airways in pertussis is due to

• A)endotoxin.
• B)lipopolysaccharide.
• C)toxins that destroy the ciliated cells of the respiratory tract.
• D)Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• E)the presence of a capsule.

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