The Correct Pairing of the Names, Causes and Symptoms of Two

question 102

Multiple Choice

The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

• A)dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
• B)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and unintelligible speech.
• C)dementia - confusion, loss of muscle co-ordination and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.
• D)foetal alcohol syndrome - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the adult brain.

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Definitions:

Arbitrary

Actions or decisions made without a set rule or reason, often perceived as based on personal whim rather than a system or standard.

Representation

The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the depiction of someone or something in a particular way.

Integrated Whole

A system or entity where all parts work together seamlessly as a unified whole.

Independent Parts

Components within a system that operate or function separately from one another.