The Famous Case of H

question 33

Multiple Choice

The famous case of H.M. demonstrated ________ amnesia, a condition in which a person can remember previously encoded memories but cannot encode new ones.

• A) retrograde
• B) proactive
• C) anterograde
• D) retroactive

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Definitions:

Phylogeny

The examination of the development and connections between different organisms or groups of organisms over time.

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, and apes, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.

Virulence

A measure of the severity or harmfulness of a pathogen or disease, often in terms of its ability to cause illness or mortality in its host.

Pathogens

Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can cause disease in their host.