Naturally Occuring Toxicants III Flashcards
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Define endotoxins.
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Endotoxins are lipid A portion of gram-negative outer membrane.
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Define exotoxins.
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Exotoxins are extracellular protein toxins.
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Define enterotoxins.
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Enterotoxins are toxins that react in the gastrointestinal tract; associated with food poisoning symptoms.
