A Pathologist Detects Negri Bodies While Examining a Brain Section

question 47

Multiple Choice

A pathologist detects Negri bodies while examining a brain section taken at autopsy. What was the cause of death?

• A) meningococcal meningitis
• B) Hansen's disease
• C) poliomyelitis
• D) rabies
• E) eastern equine encephalitis

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder

A decline in cognitive function due to conditions that block or reduce blood flow to the brain, affecting its function.

Develop Slowly

The gradual and progressive process of growth or advancement, often referring to physical, mental, or emotional development over time.

Begin Suddenly

To start or initiate suddenly without warning, often used in the context of symptoms or conditions appearing abruptly.