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

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

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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ISBN:9781285244662

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Publisher:White

Chapter1: Basics Of Asepsis

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