In cows infected with mad cow disease, which of the following tissues is generally free of the infectious agents?

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The infectious agents of mad cow disease (prions) are mainly found in the brain, spinal cord, and nervous tissues. Therefore, muscle tissue is generally considered to be free of the disease-causing agents. However, other tissues such as the eyes and tonsils may also contain infectious prions, and as such, there are restrictions on the use of certain animal products in the food supply to limit the transmission of the disease to humans.

In Cows Infected with Mad Cow Disease, Which of the Following