Which of the Following Prion Diseases May Be Acquired by Eating

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following prion diseases may be acquired by eating beef contaminated with a cattle prion?

• A) variant CJD
• B) sporadic CJD
• C) inherited CJD
• D) Gerstmann- Straussler- Schienker syndrome
• E) iatrogenic CJD

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Definitions:

Albumin

A protein commonly found in blood plasma, vital for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids.

Lith/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning "stone," often used to describe conditions related to the formation of calculi or stones in the body, such as lithotripsy.

Olig-

A prefix denoting few or scanty, often used in medical and scientific terms.

Lithotripsy

A medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract into smaller pieces that can be passed naturally.