Which of the Following Is Considered a Sign of Dementia

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a sign of dementia rather than a normal sign of aging?

• A) periodic minor memory lapses
• B) unpredictable mood changes
• C) increasingly cautious behavior
• D) normal sense of smell

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

The haploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes for sexual reproduction.

Pollen Grain

The immature male gametophyte of seed plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms) that produces sperm capable of fertilization.

Microsporocytes

Cells in plants that undergo meiosis to produce microspores, which eventually develop into male gametophytes or pollen grains.

Strobili

Strobili are reproductive structures in plants, especially conifers and ferns, that resemble cones or simple spikes and are composed of scales or bracts.