What Diseases Are Often Called Spongiform Encephalopathies

question 9

Multiple Choice

What diseases are often called spongiform encephalopathies?

• A) meningitis
• B) cytotoxin
• C) neurotoxin
• D) prion
• E) virus

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Definitions:

Quadriceps Femoris Group

A muscle group located in the front of the thigh, consisting of four muscles which are primarily responsible for knee extension and thigh flexion.

Hamstring Group

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee and extending the hip.

Muscle Origin

The fixed attachment point of a muscle to bone, acting as the anchor from which the muscle operates to produce movement.

Pelvic Girdle

Portion of the vertebrate skeleton to which the lower (hind) limbs are attached; consists of the coxal bones.