Toxoplasma Gondii Infects the Brain,as Do Many Pathogens

question 11

Multiple Choice

Toxoplasma gondii infects the brain,as do many pathogens.However,a difference between this pathogen and others is that it:

• A)produces behavioral changes in the host.
• B)causes brain cancer.
• C)causes destruction of brian tissue.
• D)always kills the host.

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Definitions:

Visual Object Memory

Visual object memory pertains to the ability to recognize and remember visual images and objects.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.

Spatial Memory

Spatial memory is the cognitive process by which individuals remember the locations, spatial orientation, and physical layout of their environment.

Temporal Order

The sequence or arrangement of events in time, crucial for understanding and memory of those events.