Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of these statements concerning Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
(CJD) and vCJD is true?
a) CJD occurs in children; vCJD occurs in adults over 45.
b) CJD and vCJD are fatal in under 50% of cases.
c) CJD is caused by prions; vCJD is a viral infection.
d) Only humans suffer from diseases like CJD and vCJD.
e) Both CJD and vCJD produce a spongy appearance in affected brain tissue.
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