Final answer:
Hepatotoxins target the liver, pulmonary toxins affect the lungs, dermal toxins interact with the skin, nephrotoxins damage the kidneys, and neurotoxins impact the nervous system. The newly discovered toxin would be classified as a hepatotoxin. Toxins are often classified based on the organ they target or the way they interact with cells.
Step-by-step explanation:
To match the following toxin categories with their appropriate target organ/system, we have:
- Hepatotoxin targets the liver.
- Pulmonary toxin targets the lungs.
- Dermal toxin targets the skin.
- Nephrotoxin targets the kidneys.
- Neurotoxins target the nervous system.
You have recently identified a new toxin. It is produced by a gram-negative bacterium, is composed mostly of protein, has high toxicity, is not heat stable, and it targets liver cells. Based on these characteristics, the toxin would be classified as a hepatotoxin.
Toxins such as diphtheria, cholera, botulinum, and tetanus toxins are examples of A-B exotoxins. They attach to cells via a B component and once inside, the A component interferes with internal cellular functions.