Frank Has a Microbial Infection Attacking His Brain

question 53

Multiple Choice

Frank has a microbial infection attacking his brain. Which cell type would you expect to proliferate and be most active during this time?

• A) Astrocytes
• B) Microglia
• C) Oligodendrocytes
• D) Ependymal cells
• E) Schwann cells

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Definitions:

Phineas Gage

A case study in neuroscience about a man who survived a severe brain injury in the 19th century, providing insights into the relationship between brain function and personality.

Personality

A complex pattern of characteristics, traits, and behaviors that distinguishes one individual from another and affects how they interact with the world.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, often in relation to its environment.

Anterior Cingulate

The front part of the cingulate, a brain structure that runs from the front to the back of the brain in the middle, just above the corpus callosum. The anterior cingulate is believed to be important for the experience of normal emotion and self-control.