Clostridium Tetani Toxins Quiz
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Which toxin produced by Cl. tetani causes lysis of RBCs?

  • Excitability toxin
  • Tetanolysin (correct)
  • Tetanospasmin
  • Neurotoxin

    • What effect does Tetanospasmin have on spinal cord neurons and muscles?

  • No effect on spinal cord neurons and muscles
  • Reduces excitability and muscle relaxation
  • Causes paralysis
  • Causes increasing excitability and muscle spasm (correct)

    • How is Tetanospasmin toxic to humans and animals?

  • When injected parenterally (correct)
  • When ingested orally
  • When inhaled
  • When applied topically

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