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Barth Has Been Diagnosed with Syphilis

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Barth has been diagnosed with syphilis. While the physician was explaining the treatment course, you could tell that Barth was scared. After the physician left the room, Barth whispers, "I have heard the stories about syphilis! It can cause brain damage!" What is your best response to Barth?


Definitions:

Electric Signals

are impulses of charged particles, such as ions, used by neurons and other cells to communicate and perform physiological functions.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organelles, serving as the metabolic center.

Neuron Cell Bodies

The part of a neuron that contains the cell nucleus and is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell and initiating neural signals.

Central Nervous System

Comprised of the brain and spinal cord, it serves as the main control center for the body, processing information and directing bodily responses.

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