Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces
a. damaged secretory cells within the choroid plexus.
b. scar tissue on the meninges.
c. inflammation of the meninges that interferes with the flow of blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
d. a buildup of the long form of ß-amyloid precursor protein.
e. sclerotic plaques.
Answer: c. inflammation of the meninges that interferes with the flow of blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
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