Mr Boudreaux Is Experiencing Memory Deficits, Along with Impairments in Language

question 175

Multiple Choice

Mr. Boudreaux is experiencing memory deficits, along with impairments in language and higher-order reasoning. Mrs. Calhoun shows memory losses, but no other cognitive deficits. Finally, Mr. Damas displays major losses of important memories with no apparent physical basis. Which disorder is correctly matched with one of these individuals?

• A) amnesic disorder - Mr. Boudreaux
• B) dementia - Mr. Damas
• C) dissociative identity disorder -- Mrs. Calhoun
• D) dissociative amnesia - Mr. Damas

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Definitions:

Introns

Non-coding sequences of DNA within genes that are removed during mRNA processing before translation into proteins.

Signal-Recognition Particle RNA

See signal-recognition particle (SRP).

Ribosome-mRNA-Polypeptide Complex

A molecular assembly that includes a ribosome, messenger RNA (mRNA), and the newly forming polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.

Rough ER

A network of membranous tubules within a cell, studded with ribosomes, involved in the synthesis and transport of proteins.