Disease is also called lockjaw_________?

Correct answer: D. Tetanus

  • A. Chicken pox
  • B. Rabies
  • C. Leprosy
  • D. Tetanus

Explanation

Tetanus is called lockjaw because its bacterial toxin causes painful, sustained spasms and stiffness of the jaw muscles. Rabies affects the nervous system but does not produce this characteristic name.

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