All of the Following Are Caused by Prions Except

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following are caused by prions except

• A) Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease.
• B) Transmissible mink encephalopathy.
• C) Rabies.
• D) Kuru.
• E) Sheep scrapie.

---

Definitions:

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to assume a sickle shape, leading to various complications including pain and anemia.

Caucasian Female

A term historically used to identify women of European descent, though its usage has evolved over time to recognize its implications in racial categorization.

African American

An ethnic group in the United States with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Color Blindness

A visual deficiency in distinguishing certain shades of color, typically resulting from genetic factors affecting the cone cells in the retina.