The Progressive,degenerative Disorder That Attacks the Brain and Impairs Memory,thinking,and

question 32

Multiple Choice

The progressive,degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and impairs memory,thinking,and behavior is called

• A)schizophrenia.
• B)Alzheimer's.
• C)depression.
• D)dementia.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an individual's extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of their body weight and shape, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Rarely Thinking

Engagement in cognitive processes infrequently, possibly leading to impulsive or unreflective decisions.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb to maintain life and growth.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction and weight loss.