Which of the following toxins produced by Bordetella pertussis results in the accumulation of excess mucus in the trachea?
A) adenylate cyclase toxin
B) tracheal cytotoxin
C) pertussis toxin
D) both adenylate cyclase toxin and tracheal cytotoxin
E) both pertussis toxin and adenylate cyclase toxin

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Pertussis toxin and adenylate cyclase toxin both contribute to mucus accumulation; pertussis toxin disrupts immune signaling, and adenylate cyclase toxin increases cAMP, leading to increased mucus production.

Which of the Following Toxins Produced by Bordetella Pertussis Results