Production of a Neurotoxin That Binds to Target Sites on Spinal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Production of a neurotoxin that binds to target sites on spinal cord neurons responsible for inhibiting skeletal muscle contraction is a characteristic of:

• A)Clostridium botulinum.
• B)Clostridium perfringens.
• C)Clostridium difficile.
• D)Clostridium tetani.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Endogenous Substance

A compound or chemical that is produced within an organism or a biological system rather than being introduced from the environment.

Gastric Acid

The hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach lining, essential for the digestive process.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that affects mood, appetite, sleep, and other cognitive and physiological processes.