Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Q-1: B. Short bones are the sesamoid bones also known as cuboid bones, like the patella tarsals n carpals. Long bones are A, which are specified by 2 heads and a shaft. C are called flat bones,and D are irregular bones. Q-2:A.
Clostridium. a genus of gram-positive, obligate anaerobic or microaerophilic, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. Several species cause gas gangrene, including C. bifermenÂ´tans, C. histiolyÂ´ticum, C. noÂ´vyi, C. perfrinÂ´gens (the most common cause), and C. sepÂ´ticum.
A study by Mendez et al suggests that sugar may inhibit the production of alpha and theta toxins that trigger the gas. Clostridium perfringens, previously known as Clostridium welchii, is the most common cause of clostridial gas gangrene (80-90% of cases). Other clostridia species responsible for the condition include Clostridium novyi (40%), Clostridium septicum (20%), Clostridium histolyticum (10%), Clostridium bifermentans (10%), and Clostridium fallax (5%).