Ergotism Is Caused by

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ergotism is caused by

• A)ingesting Amanita phalloides, the death-angel mushroom.
• B)ingesting aflatoxin.
• C)inhaling Stachybotrys spores and toxins.
• D)ingesting alkaloids from Claviceps purpurea on rye plants.
• E)inhaling Rhizopus spores.

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Definitions:

Cyclic AMP

A second messenger molecule important in many biological processes, such as signal transduction and intracellular communication.

Adenylyl Cyclase

An enzyme that converts ATP to cyclic AMP, playing a critical role in cell signaling pathways.

Endocrine

Pertains to the system of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions.

Chemical Secreted into Blood

Substances released by cells or glands into the bloodstream to act on distant target organs or tissues.