Which of the Following May Be an Outcome of Mild

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be an outcome of mild to moderate alcohol use across the lifespan?

• A)It can result in mild dementia.
• B)It can result in moderate dementia.
• C)It has no effect on cognitive functioning.
• D)It may have a protective effect on cognitive decline as we age.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Connections

The points at which nerve cells (neurons) connect and communicate with each other, playing a critical role in transmitting information throughout the nervous system.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber, enhancing the speed and efficiency of signal transmission.

Neurons

One of two types of cells in the nervous system; neurons are the nerve cells that handle the information-processing function.

Accommodation

An individual’s adjustment of their schemas to new information.