Answer:
Bacillus cereus
Explanation:
Bacillus cereus is a bacteria associated with foodborne infection (which is what happened to the children exposed in the question). These bacteria usually grow on rice that has not been properly cooled or heated.
The poisonings caused by Bacillus cereus result from the ingestion of food contaminated with the microorganism and / or the enterotoxins it produced during its growth. The poisonings associated with this microorganism are usually of short duration and not severe. However, several sporadic outbreaks and cases have been reported.
Answer:
Increased thrombopoetin levels
Explanation:
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an immune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks platelets following a viral infection.
Due to this, the patient will be easily bruised and bleed since the platelets are unusually low.
Thrombopoetin is the growth factor for platelets. It stimulates the production of platelets.
Therefore, increased levels of Thrombopoetin is unexpected for patients with ITP.
Answer:
True
Explanation:
all are examples of grains
