Which of the following is true of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE)?
A) Down syndrome is a form of TSE.
B) In TSE, the ventricles are constricted.
C) PKU is a form of TSE that involves eating human flesh.
D) TSEs are caused by simple proteins termed prions.
E) Parkinson's disease is caused by eating human flesh.

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TSEs are caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins that can cause the normal proteins in the brain to misfold and create tiny holes. This leads to the characteristic sponge-like appearance observed in the brain tissue of affected individuals. None of the other choices are true.

Which of the Following Is True of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy