Unlike Cryptococcal Meningitis, Toxoplasmosis Usually Resolves Quickly When It Causes

question 49

Multiple Choice

Unlike Cryptococcal meningitis, Toxoplasmosis usually resolves quickly when it causes:

• A) fungal encephalitis in immune-competent patients who have healthy immune systems
• B) fungal meningitis in immune-competent patients who have healthy immune systems
• C) protozoan encephalitis in immune-competent patients
• D) protozoan meningitis in immune-competent patients

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Definitions:

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neural communication.

Axon Terminals

The endings of axons that transmit signals to other neurons or muscle cells through synapses.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which occurs in certain brain regions throughout life.