Bacteria produce two kinds of toxins: endotoxins and exotoxins.Whereas endotoxins are _____, exotoxins are _____.a. part of the bacterium; chemicals that diffuse out of the bacteriumb. injected into the host cell; secreted onto the surface of the host cellc. chemicals that target the host’s digestive tract; chemicals thattarget the host’s outer covering (e.g., skin)d. released while the bacterium is alive; released when the bacteriumdies

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.