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What is the common term for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)?
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Mad Cow disease
Quiz Options
- Mad Cow disease
- Milk fever
- Foot-and-mouth disease
- Weil's disease
Explanation & Context
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is a fatal neurodegenerative disease in cattle that causes spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. It is colloquially known as "mad cow disease" because affected animals often exhibit abnormal behavior, trouble walking, and weight loss.
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