The Famous Patient Known as H.M

question 37

Multiple Choice

The famous patient known as H.M.:

• A) continued to have severe and frequent epileptic seizures after his surgery.
• B) suffered from severe anterograde amnesia.
• C) lost several IQ points.
• D) was able to recognize only those researchers who have been working with him for many years.

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Definitions:

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

A specialized department in a hospital that provides critical care for newborn infants with serious health issues.

Multiple Stomas

The presence of more than one surgically created opening in the body to allow for the passage of bodily waste.

Flatus

Gas generated in the stomach or intestines that can be expelled through the rectum.

Ileum

The third and final part of the small intestine, which plays a critical role in absorbing nutrients and water.