A Loss or Decline in Mental Function Is Called

question 47

Multiple Choice

A loss or decline in mental function is called:

• A) aphasia.
• B) catatonia.
• C) dementia.
• D) dyslexia.
• E) dyskinesia.

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other.

Specific Heat

The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius, a property that varies among different substances.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, crucial for the body's proper functioning.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.