Botulin poisoning from improperly canned food causes paralysis by blocking the release of what?

Botulin poisoning from improperly canned food causes paralysis by blocking the release of?

acetylcholine

Is botulism a kind of food?

no, it is the condition caused by Botulin Toxin, a product of the bacterium clostridium botulinum, which can grow in improperly cooked or stored food.

What are two Biological organisms used as biological weapons?

anthrax and botulin toxin.

What are facts about botulism?

Botulism is a food poisoning normally caused by foods that were canned or preserved improperly. Clostridium botulinumprotects itself by forming bacterial spores. Even when the vegetative cells are killed off, if the food is not processed or handled properly, the spores could survive, germinate and start growing again. The toxin is produced under anaerobic conditions, so if a jar of beans was not processed to the proper temperature or pressure for the required amount of time, the anaerobes could grow and form toxins.The infective dose that can cause illness is only a few nanograms of the potent neurotoxin. You can't see, smell or taste the toxin. The toxin is absorbed into the body where it blocks motor nerve terminals and causes paralysis. Paralysis of the diaphragm and chest muscle can cause death by asphyxia.Victims normally get sick within 18 to 36 hours after eating it, but cases of onset have varied from 4 hours to 8 days. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, and may have droopy eyelids and blurred vision.There are two other ways that someone can contract botulism:Infant botulism is where babies have been fed something that contains C. bot. spores. The spores germinate in the intestinal tract and product the toxin because the infant gut is immature and allows the growth of the bacteria . The spores could come from many places, but honey is known to carry the spores. Do not feed honey to infants under 12 months old.Wound botulism is also known as "gas gangrene" and occurs when a wound is colonized by the C. botbacteria.

Is 1cc of botox enough for your foer head?

1cc of botulin is enough to kill a good-sized city. No, I'm not kidding. It's been estimated that 4 kg of botulin, properly distributed, would be sufficient to kill every single human being on Earth.

Can you get Botulism from spoiled hot dogs?

Botulism is an anaerobic bacteria - this means it can grow without air. This is why botulism can be contracted from eating canned foods that have been dented or home canned goods, such as tomatoes, that have not been prepared properly. Once exposed to air, over time, these botulin spores die. This is one reason why you should not smell a freshly opened can of food; the botulin spores can be inhaled into your lungs and cause illness. It is unlikely that you could get botulism from eating hot dogs that have not been canned and that have been exposed to the air. It is more likely you could get a gastroenteritis from eating spoiled hot dogs that may have been left out, old or improperly stored.

What is the worlds most toxic substance?

That's totally wrong, the most toxic substance known to man is Botulin toxin, from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulin is approx 1000 times more toxic than TCDD, and TCDD is also less toxic than polonium 210. No man made substance has come close to beating the toxicity of a certain bacteria Botulin is commonly known under the trade name of "botox" so when you're having that injected into your face remember this

Is snake venom used in botox?

No. Botox contains botulin, which is made by the bacterium Clostrdium botulinum and is the same toxin that causes botulism.

What is the significance of clostridium botulinum being anaerobic?

botulinum bacteria can live in the absence of oxygen. This means that they can live, grow in number, and produce the botulin toxin in a sealed jar or can

I canned corn in glass jars it lost water and turnned brown is it ok to eat?

No. If it lost water then it has a leak someware. Even microscopic leaks lead to food poisoning. Microscopic bacteria such as salmonella, botulin or other infectious or toxic organisms find their way into canned foods. Home canned foods are at the highest risk for this problem.Food borne illness can be serious or fatal, especially in elderly people and small children. In my dietary management class we learned one main rule." If ever in doubt, throw it out".

What is the shortest time for some food poisoning bacteria to double in number?

every 10 minutes

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