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:

Chloride Ion

A negatively charged ion (Cl-) that is an essential electrolyte found in all body fluids, important for maintaining fluid balance and electrical neutrality.

Dissociation

A mental process involving a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.

Sodium Ion

An essential electrolyte in the body that helps regulate water balance, nerve impulses, and muscle function.

Dissociation

A mental process involving a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.