C. tetani is found as spores in soil or in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. C. tetani produces a potent biological toxin, tetanospasmin, and is the causative agent of tetanus, a disease characterized by painful muscular spasms that can lead to respiratory failure and, in up to 40% of cases, death.
mind. 1. the element, part, or process in a human or other conscious being that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc. 2. Psychol. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities. 3. intellect or understanding, esp. as distinguished from the emotions and will; intelligence.
In this meaning, we usually use it in the imperative: â¦. Mind as a nounThe noun mind refers to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel emotions and be aware of things: â¦. Mind: typical errors â¦. Idioms. be bored, drunk, etc. out of your mind.