Damage from Protozoan Infections Is Due Mainly to the

question 13

Multiple Choice

Damage from protozoan infections is due mainly to the

• A) toxins that are released.
• B) ability of the organism to persist within host tissue.
• C) ability of the organism to turn on the host immune system.
• D) cell wall components of the pathogen.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

A brain area (consisting of the mammillary bodies, thalamus, and hypothalamus) that plays a key role in transforming short-term to long-term memory, among other functions.

Short-Term Memory

The ability to keep a limited quantity of data actively accessible for a brief duration.

Brain Changes

Alterations in the brain's structure or function, which can result from injury, disease, psychological conditions, or ongoing development.

Cerebellum

An area of the brain that coordinates movement in the body and perhaps helps control a person’s ability to shift attention rapidly.