How Does the Prion Specifically Function Inside the Human Body

question 7

Multiple Choice

How does the prion specifically function inside the human body?

• A)It increases blood flow to the brain and liver and causes encephalitis.
• B)It grows into tumors and cuts off blood supply to major organs.
• C)It breaks down cells and causes hemorrhaging.
• D)It grows rapidly and suffocates other proteins.
• E)It causes the reorganization and destruction of other proteins.

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Definitions:

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, causing them to act.

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often involved in producing a response in the body.

Trochlear

Refers to the fourth cranial nerve or its associated muscle, involved in eye movement.

Autonomic Reflex

A bodily reflex mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulates the function of internal organs, such as heart rate and digestion, without conscious effort.