The Correct Pairing of the Names, Causes, and Symptoms of Two

question 112

Multiple Choice

The correct pairing of the names, causes, and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

• A) dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
• B) Broca's disease ­ confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
• C) dementia - confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.
• D) Fetal alcohol syndrome - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the adult brain.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, often including tremors, stiffness, and slowing of motion.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the body that enable neurotransmission, transmitting signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating movement, mood, and reward.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that is critical in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.