Long-Term Memory Is Assessed by Asking the Patient to Repeat

question 39

Multiple Choice

Long-term memory is assessed by asking the patient to repeat

• A) the foods he ate for breakfast that morning.
• B) his mother's maiden name.
• C) the three items shown to the patient 5 minutes previously.
• D) one of the headline stories from the morning newspaper or television newscast.

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Definitions:

Damage

Physical harm that impairs the value, usability, or normal function of something, often used in the context of biological tissues or structures.

Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics, typically emerging in childhood.

Direct Pathways

Neural pathways that convey impulses directly from one area to another, typically facilitating quick and specific responses or actions.

Indirect Pathways

Indirect pathways refer to neural circuits that communicate through multiple synaptic connections, often modulating or inhibiting the primary signal.