C. difficile is a toxin-producing bacteria that causes antibiotic-associated colitis, which can occur after the antibiotic therapy upsets the balance of good and bad bacteria in your intestinal tract. Besides loose stools, C. difficile infection can cause: 1  Lower abdominal pain and cramping. 2  Low-grade fever.  Nausea.
Topics | Endocrine System | What is the function of islets in the pancreas? Islets are groups of cells located in the pancreas that make hormones that help the body break down and use food. For example, alpha cells make glucagon and beta cells make insulin. They are also called islets of Langerhans.
Originally Answered: In plants, what is the function of the stomata? A stomata or stoma is a tiny opening or pore that is used for gas exchange. They are mostly found on the under-surface of plant leaves. Air enters the plant through these openings. The carbon dioxide is used in photosynthesis. Some of the oxygen produced is used in respiration.