Match each definition with the correct term.
-botulism
A)causes food poisoning
B)inflammation of the liver
C)intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting
D)intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
E)rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

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Botulism is a type of food poisoning caused by the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

Answer: B
 Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection.

Answer: C
 Norovirus is an intestinal infection that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting.

Answer: D
 Salmonella is an intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with animal feces, particularly in undercooked poultry or eggs.

Answer: E
 Borborygmus is a medical term for the rumbling or gurgling noise that can occur in the intestines due to the movement of gas and fluids.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term