What Is the Cause of the Most Common Type of Vertigo,benign

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of the most common type of vertigo,benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

• A)Decreased receptor input as a result of a trauma or virus
• B)Increased receptor sensitivity from a viral or vascular event
• C)Ototoxicity from use of certain antibiotics or meningitis
• D)Stimulation of the semicircular canals from dislodged utricle

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

An inability to recall events that occur after some disturbance to the brain.

Declarative Amnesia

The loss of capability to recall explicit information, including facts and personal events, usually due to brain injury or disease.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the ability to remember meanings, concept-based knowledge, and factual information.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves recollecting specific events, situations, and experiences.