Encephalitis Is a Disorder of the Nervous System That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Encephalitis is a disorder of the nervous system that:

• A) Results in mental retardation and is the most common disorder of human chromosomes
• B) Results in inflammation of the brain caused by a virus, bacteria, or chemical agents
• C) Is degenerative and affects brain tissues
• D) Causes a person to experience muscle weakness that rapidly moves from the legs to the face
• E) Occurs when more cerebrospinal fluid is produced than is absorbed into the circulatory system

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Definitions:

Slow Fibers

Sensory receptors in skin, muscles, organs, and membranes around both bones and joints; these unmyelinated fibers slowly convey intense sensory input to the brain, where it is perceived as chronic, dull, steady pain.

Throbbing Pain

A type of pain experience characterized by a pulsating or beating sensation, often associated with headaches or injuries.

Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain that processes sensory input from various parts of the body.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells in the body that detect changes in the environment and stimulate neurons to send signals to the brain.