
EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781260163049
Author: Fox
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 18, Problem 35RA
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The function of bacterial heat-stable enterotoxins in raising cyclic GMP (guanosine monophosphate) levels within the intestinal cells and causing diarrhea.
Introduction:
Enterotoxin refers to the protein exotoxin secreted by the bacterial cells, targeting the intestine. These enterotoxins are either coded in the chromosomes or in the plasmid. These are heat-stable, have low molecular weight and are readily soluble in water. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae release enterotoxins and cause diarrhea.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Ch. 18 - Prob. 1aCPCh. 18 - Describe the structure and function of the mucosa,...Ch. 18 - Prob. 2bCPCh. 18 - Describe the structure and function of the lower...Ch. 18 - Prob. 3bCPCh. 18 - Prob. 4aCPCh. 18 - Explain how peptic ulcers are produced and why...Ch. 18 - Explain how gastrin and vagus nerve stimulation...Ch. 18 - Describe the adaptations of the small intestine...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6CP
Ch. 18 - Prob. 7CPCh. 18 - Prob. 8aCPCh. 18 - Prob. 8bCPCh. 18 - Prob. 9CPCh. 18 - Prob. 10aCPCh. 18 - Prob. 10bCPCh. 18 - Prob. 10cCPCh. 18 - Prob. 11aCPCh. 18 - Prob. 11bCPCh. 18 - Prob. 12CPCh. 18 - Prob. 13aCPCh. 18 - Describe the mechanisms involved in the intestinal...Ch. 18 - Prob. 14CPCh. 18 - Prob. 15CPCh. 18 - Prob. 16aCPCh. 18 - List each enzyme involved in protein digestion....Ch. 18 - Describe how bile aids both the digestion and...Ch. 18 - Trace the pathway and fate of a molecule of...Ch. 18 - Prob. 17cCPCh. 18 - Which of these statements about intrinsic factor...Ch. 18 - Prob. 2RACh. 18 - Which of these statements about gastric secretion...Ch. 18 - Prob. 4RACh. 18 - Which of these statements about trypsin is...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6RACh. 18 - Prob. 7RACh. 18 - The first organ to receive the blood-borne...Ch. 18 - Prob. 9RACh. 18 - Prob. 10RACh. 18 - Prob. 11RACh. 18 - Which of these statements about vitamin is...Ch. 18 - Which of these statements about starch digestion...Ch. 18 - Prob. 14RACh. 18 - Which of these statements about contraction of...Ch. 18 - Prob. 16RACh. 18 - Prob. 17RACh. 18 - Which of the following statements about the liver...Ch. 18 - Prob. 19RACh. 18 - Prob. 20RACh. 18 - Prob. 21RACh. 18 - Describe the mechanisms that are believed to...Ch. 18 - Prob. 23RACh. 18 - Explain how jaundice is produced when (a) the...Ch. 18 - Prob. 25RACh. 18 - Distinguish between chylomicrons, very-low-density...Ch. 18 - Prob. 27RACh. 18 - Trace the course of blood flow through the liver...Ch. 18 - Prob. 29RACh. 18 - Describe the reflexes controlling the stomach,...Ch. 18 - Prob. 31RACh. 18 - Prob. 32RACh. 18 - Prob. 33RACh. 18 - Prob. 34RACh. 18 - Prob. 35RACh. 18 - Prob. 36RACh. 18 - Prob. 37RACh. 18 - Prob. 38RACh. 18 - Prob. 39RACh. 18 - Prob. 40RACh. 18 - Refer to figure 18. I 4 to answer the following...Ch. 18 - Prob. 42RACh. 18 - Prob. 43RA
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