Jenny Suffered a Heart Attack, After Which She Experienced Memory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jenny suffered a heart attack, after which she experienced memory loss that lasted about 24 hours. From what type of amnesia did Jenny suffer?

• A) transient global amnesia (TGA)
• B) functional amnesia
• C) infantile amnesia
• D) source amnesia

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Definitions:

Sternum

A bone that forms the front and middle portion of the rib cage; also called the breastbone or breast plate.

AV Node

The atrioventricular node, a part of the heart's electrical system that acts as a gatekeeper, slowing the electrical current before it passes from the atria to the ventricles.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, also known as the heart's natural pacemaker, is a cluster of cells situated in the right atrium of the heart that regulates the heart's rhythm by generating electrical impulses.

Bundle of His

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart.