Which of the Following Is a Frequent Cause of Meningitis

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a frequent cause of meningitis in newborns?

• A) Haemophilus influenzae
• B) Neisseria meningitidis
• C) Streptococcus agalactiae
• D) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• E) Listeria monocytogenes

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the body that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.

Neurons

The principal cells of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Synaptic knob

The enlarged end of an axon that facilitates neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft, enabling neural communication.

Gray matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord packed with neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, playing a key role in processing and regulating neural signals.