Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is

• A)caused by a chronic latent virus.
• B)initiated by an oncogenic virus.
• C)caused by a viroid.
• D)a spongiform encephalopathy of humans.
• E)also called "Mad Cow disease".

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Definitions:

Myringoplasty

A surgical procedure to repair a perforation of the tympanic membrane in the ear to restore hearing and prevent infections.

Eustachian Tube

A canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear.

Tympanic Membrane

Commonly known as the eardrum, the tympanic membrane is a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a crucial role in hearing.