Meningitis

question 69

Multiple Choice

Meningitis

• A) results when a virus or bacterium crosses the blood-brain barrier.
• B) is not usually fatal.
• C) results when cerebrospinal fluid seeps out of the meninges.
• D) occurs when white matter mixes with gray matter.
• E) includes all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Aspartame

An artificial, low-calorie sweetener used in many soft drinks and food products as a sugar substitute.

Low-calorie

Describes food or beverages that contain a smaller amount of calories than what is considered typical or average.

Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specified period.