Because Kai's Illness Is One of the MOST Common Chronic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Because Kai's illness is one of the MOST common chronic diseases experienced during childhood, there is a fair amount of online and real-life support for caregivers and families, even though there is no cure for it. Based on this information, Kai MOST likely suffers from ______.

• A) typhoid fever
• B) nephitis
• C) multiple sclerosis
• D) cystic fibrosis

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord that are primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.

Ventral Motor Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries motor signals from the spinal cord to the body, controlling muscle movements.

Filum Terminale

A slender fibrous tissue thread that extends from the apex of the conus medullaris to anchor the spinal cord in the lower vertebral canal.

Thecal Sac

The protective covering of the spinal cord and its nerve roots, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.