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nenivikky · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Having a stiff and painful neck is one of the most important symptoms of meningitis because this is associated with

A) release of excitotoxins by astrocytes.
B) excessive pressure on the carotid artery.
C) painful stretching of inflamed meninges.
D) damage to the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
E) damage to myelin.

Question 2

Rabies is a type of

A) hoof and mouth disease.
B) viral encephalitis.
C) autoimmune disorder.
D) bacterial infection.
E) disorder related to environmental toxins.

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Rationale: Having a stiff and painful neck is one of the most important symptoms of meningitis because this is associated with painful stretching of inflamed meninges.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B