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22 April, 07:14

Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough by

A) irritating the diaphragm, which leads to severe coughing attacks.

B) forming a pseudomembrane that obstructs the respiratory passages.

C) interfering with the activity of ciliated epithelial cells in the trachea.

D) suppressing mucus production.

E) the development of pneumonia.

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  1. 22 April, 07:32
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    The answer is letter C

    Explanation:

    Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough by interfering with the activity of ciliated epithelial cells in the trachea.
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