Match the Term with the Appropriate Description

question 161

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-vasa vasorum

• A)a bulge (a weak spot)in the artery wall
• B)degenerative changes in arteries
• C)an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities
• D)inflammation of the veins
• E)small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries
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Definitions:

Enlarged Ventricles

A condition where the fluid-filled spaces within the brain, known as ventricles, become larger than normal, which can be an indicator of disease or brain damage.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain serving as a central hub for processing information and relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, affecting a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, along with memory gaps beyond ordinary forgetfulness.