Which of the Following Is Classified as a Spongiform Encephalopathy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is classified as a spongiform encephalopathy?

• A) new variant Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease
• B) Hansen's disease
• C) African sleeping sickness
• D) botulism
• E) arboviral encephalitis

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Definitions:

Cervical Vertebrae

The seven vertebrae in the human neck that support the head and allow for its movement.

External Urethral Sphincter

A muscle that controls the passage of urine through the urethra.

Ischial Ramus

The bony projection that extends from the ischium (part of the hip bone), connecting to the pubis, forming part of the pelvis structure.

Superficial Transverse Perineal

A muscle in the perineum that supports the pelvic floor and plays a role in urinary continence.