Guillain-Barré syndrome 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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Guillain-Barré syndrome is also called infectious polyneuritis. The cause is unknown, but it may appear shortly after a viral immunization or infection. The person experiences muscle weakness that rapidly moves from the legs to the face.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Is a Disorder of the Nervous System That