Chapter 20

3. spore forming bacterium that causes severe colon inflammation often after antibiotic use
4. common bacterial cause of diarrhea transmitted through contaminated food or water
10. inflammation of the liver often caused by viral infection leading to jaundice
11. gram negative bacteria that causes foodborne illness often from contaminated poultry
13. comma shaped bacterium that causes cholera and severe watery diarrhea
14. community of microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal tract that aid in digestion and immunity
15. parasitic worms that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can cause immune responses

1. toxin produced in the intestines that damages intestinal lining and causes diarrhea
2. infection caused by Salmonella leading to diarrhea fever and possible septicemia
5. muscular contractions that move food and microbes through the gastrointestinal tract
6. tooth decay caused by bacterial acid breaking down enamel
7. gut associated lymphoid tissue made up of immune cells that protect the digestive system
8. severe diarrheal disease causing rapid loss of fluids and electrolytes
9. exotoxin produced by certain bacteria that damages intestinal cells causing bloody diarrhea
12. flagellated protozoan causing long lasting diarrhea and greasy foul smelling stools