Prions Can Be Transmitted by All of the Following Except

question 65

Multiple Choice

Prions can be transmitted by all of the following except _______.

• A) ingesting brain material
• B) ingesting meat from infected animals
• C) surgical instruments
• D) cornea transplants
• E) All of the choices have been documented as methods of prion transmission.

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Definitions:

Thrombophlebitis

An inflammatory process causing a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs, leading to swelling and pain.

Skeletal

Relating to the skeleton, the framework of bones that supports the body, protects internal organs, and facilitates movement.

Muscle

A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Integument

Another term for the skin, which is the body's largest organ and serves as a protective barrier.