Encephalitis Is Most Commonly Caused by a ______

question 23

Multiple Choice

Encephalitis is most commonly caused by a ______.

• A)bacterium
• B)protozoan
• C)virus
• D)helminth

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the limbic system in the brain that is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.