Shigella Species Have the Following Characteristics, Except

question 36

Multiple Choice

Shigella species have the following characteristics, except:

• A)not motile
• B)release endotoxin
• C)belong to Enterobacteriaceae
• D)infect the small intestine
• E)produce enterotoxin

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Definitions:

Secretin

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding digestion.

Chyme

Thick, semiliquid food material that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound commonly known as baking soda, used in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively, producing water and a salt, effectively nullifying extreme pH levels.