Clostridium perfringens produces a toxin that 'locks down the muscles'. The sustained contraction is called ___________.
A)ALS
B)Tics
C)Tetany
D)Akathisia

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The sustained contraction caused by Clostridium perfringens toxin is called tetany. ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons. Tics are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that some people make involuntarily. Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and an irresistible urge to move.

Clostridium Perfringens Produces a Toxin That 'Locks Down the Muscles