Levi Has a Fatal Condition That Causes the Central Nervous

question 78

Multiple Choice

Levi has a fatal condition that causes the central nervous system to deteriorate, leading to significant declines in muscle coordination and cognition. He was unaware that he had the condition until his late thirties because he did not experience any symptoms earlier in his life. The condition Levi has is ______.

• A) cystic fibrosis
• B) Turner syndrome
• C) Huntington's disease
• D) phenylketonuria

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Definitions:

Meninges

The three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Meningocele

A birth defect where a sac protrudes through a spinal opening, containing cerebrospinal fluid and meninges, but not the spinal cord.

Reye Syndrome

A rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, often occurring in children recovering from a viral infection and potentially linked to aspirin use.

Brain Edema

Swelling in the brain caused by an accumulation of fluid.