Question
Which of the following structure is disrupted by Vibrio cholerae?
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Hemi desmosome
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| B. |
Gap junctions
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| C. |
Zona occludens
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| D. |
Zona adherens
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Correct Ans: C
Ans: C. Zona occludens
vibrio cholerae also produces additional toxins that may contribute to disease, including the zonula occludens toxin (ZOT) that alters intestinal permeability by acting on intestinal epithelial cells tight junctions, and the accessory cholera endotoxin (ACE).”
Cholera toxin:
Enterotoxin:
Other toxins:
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Zonula occludens toxin (ZOT):
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Alters intestinal permeability by acting on intestinal epithelial cells tight junctions.
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Accessory cholera endotoxin (ACE).
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