Question

    Tetanus is a serious disease of the nervous system

    caused by a toxin-producing:
    A protist Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B fungus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C parasite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D bacterium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Tetanus is a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. The disease causes muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus is commonly known as lockjaw. Severe complications of tetanus can be life-threatening.

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