Disease & Health Mad Cow Disease DO NOW

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What is the human form of mad cow disease?

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)

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Are all prion proteins harmful?

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No, not all prion proteins are harmful.

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What is another name for mad cow disease?

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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

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What are common symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

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Dementia, mental degradation, and death.

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Where does mad cow disease primarily affect cows?

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The brain.

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What type of disease is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

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A neurodegenerative disease caused by prions.

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What are prions?

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Infectious agents composed of protein that can cause neurodegenerative diseases.

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How is mad cow disease transmitted to humans?

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Through consumption of infected beef products.

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What is the incubation period for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

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It can range from several years to decades.

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What is the role of prion proteins in the brain?

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Normal prion proteins are involved in cellular processes, but misfolded prions can cause disease.