Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects

Options

A. spleen
B. intestine
C. lymph glands
D. neuromuscular junction

Answer

D

Explanation

Clostridium botulinum bacterium causes food poisoning (botulism). Clostridium is an obligate anaerobic endospore-forming Gram positive, rod-shaped bacterium. This bacterium produces an exotoxin which is highly toxic for the synaptic ends of the nerves where it blocks the release of acetylcholine. Later is a chemical necessary for the transmission of nerve impulse across the synapses