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Clostridium tetani produce a toxin. It affects
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesNEET
Options:
  • A jaw bones
  • B involuntary muscles
  • C voluntary muscles
  • D  both voluntary and involuntary muscles
Solution:
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The correct answer is: voluntary muscles
The tetanus is also known as "lockjaw" disease and is induced by the infection of the bacteria Clostridium tetani. This is caused due to the secretion of the toxin that affects the nervous system that leads to painful muscle contractions, particularly of jaw and neck muscles. 

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