Scabies, a Highly Contagious Condition That Produces Intense Pruritus and Rash

question 693

Multiple Choice

Scabies, a highly contagious condition that produces intense pruritus and rash, is caused by

• A) head lice.
• B) itch mites
• C) jock itch
• D) rignworm

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition in which an individual is unable to form new memories following a traumatic event or injury, despite being able to recall events that occurred before the incident.

Declarative Memories

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, events, and concepts.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain important for learning and memory, especially for converting short-term memory to more permanent memory.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in memory formation, navigation, and the processing of emotional responses.