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Tetanus (aka Lock Jaw) is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. More specifically, it is the neurotoxin released by lysing bacteria (Tetanospasmin) that is responsible for the rigid paralysis.
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Which bacterial form can be curved like a spiral thick and rigid or thin and flexible?
spirillum
What name is given to the rigid structure found outside the plasma membrane that surrounds and supports the bacterial cells?
The cell wall is a rigid supporting structure.
The transfer of genes during bacterial conjugation involves rigid tubular appendages called what?
They are called sex pili.
Why do plant and bacterial cell not burst in a very dilute solution?
Plant and bacteria cells have rigid cell walls that are able to provide pressure against a swelling cell, preventing the cell from bursting.
What is produced from the bronchus?
The two bronchi are rigid tubes running between the trachea (the wind pipe) and the lungs, allowing air containing oxygen into the lungs, and ridding the body of carbon dioxide. In healthy individuals, a fine layer of watery mucus is secreted onto the surface of the bronchi to prevent infection and allow a smoother passage of air. Sometimes this system breaks down; for example, in those with cystic fibrosis, the body is unable to regulate the thickness and consistency of this mucus which often leads to bacterial infection, a slow degradation of this tissue, and great discomfort.
A bacterial infection that causes rigid paralysis?
Botulism.
Flaccid equals being rigid or firm is that true or false?
False. Flaccid is the opposite of rigid. For example, in the medical field, there's flaccid paralysis and rigid paralysis. Flaccid paralysis is when a body part is unable to be moved, but there is no muscle tone. The body part is "floppy." Rigid paralysis is when the body part is unable to be moved, but there is a lot of muscle tone. The body part is "stiff."
How calcium supplements useful in veterinary?
Calcium supplements are useful primarily to treat hypocalcemia. This is a nutritional issue that typically arises around pregnancy. In dogs, pregnancy hypocalcemia tends to be pre-parturient (before birth) and causes a tonic paralysis (rigid paralysis). In dairy cattle, hypocalcemia tends to be post-paturient (after birth) and causes a flaccid paralysis (floppy or loose paralysis). In both cases, careful administration of intravenous calcium can reverse the paralysis in a matter of hours.
Which bacterial form can be curved like a spiral thick and rigid or thin and flexible?
spirillum
What name is given to the rigid structure found outside the plasma membrane that surrounds and supports the bacterial cells?
The cell wall is a rigid supporting structure.
The transfer of genes during bacterial conjugation involves rigid tubular appendages called what?
They are called sex pili.
What causes an echo to be heard?
An echo is heard due to the reflection from a rigid obstacle.
A plant with high is healthy and rigid?
A plant with high turgor pressure is healthy and rigid. When turgor pressure is high, it pushes the plasma membrane into the cell wall. This causes the plant to be turgid.
Why is your dogs neck swollen and his legs go stiff?
A swollen neck with tonic-clonic rigid paralysis of the legs is probably a medical emergency - this could be slipped vertebral disc in the neck or cancer around the spinal cord or brachial plexi.
How does peritonitis effect homeostasis in the body?
Peritonitis occurs when the peritoneum, a thin membranous tissue that covers the walls of the stomach, intestines and other organs in the abdominal cavity, becomes inflamed. This inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection. Although the peritoneum's job is to reinforce the abdominal organs and guard against infection, there are instances when the peritoneum itself becomes infected. It is serious enough to be considered fatal and often requires an emergency surgical procedure.As soon as infection sets in, the whole peritoneum becomes inflamed or pus-filled abscesses may form. When this happens, the muscles of the intestine walls become rigid and the digestive process is hampered as the contents of the intestines cease their forward movement.People stricken with Peritonitis will most commonly experience a dull ache or sharp pain, including swelling and tenderness. This pain will either be localized in the region of the peritoneum, or generalized to include the whole abdomen. This ache or pain will be especially apparent whenever the afflicted person makes a movement involving the peritoneum, like when they cough or flex their hips. There will also be a manifestation of fever and chills, nausea and vomiting caused by paralysis of the intestines, and a rigid abdomen, also known as "washboard abdomen".
Why do plant and bacterial cell not burst in a very dilute solution?
Plant and bacteria cells have rigid cell walls that are able to provide pressure against a swelling cell, preventing the cell from bursting.
What is rigid or semi-rigid?
Rigid is immovable, unbending. Semi-rigid can move in a limited way.
