Post Utme Lead City University 2023 Biology Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2023 Post Utme Lead City University Biology examination.

Post Utme Lead City University 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_LEAD_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

A patient with a severe case of cholera has a high concentration of Vibrio cholerae bacteria in their stool. What is the primary mechanism by which these bacteria cause the disease?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The bacteria produce a toxin that inhibits the absorption of water and ions in the small intestine
B. The bacteria produce a toxin that stimulates the release of histamine, leading to increased gut motility
C. The bacteria produce a toxin that damages the epithelial cells of the small intestine
D. The bacteria produce a toxin that stimulates the release of gastrin, leading to increased acid production
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The bacteria produce a toxin that inhibits the absorption of water and ions in the small intestine

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This is Post Utme Lead City University 2023 Biology Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Post Utme Lead City University Biology examination.

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