Ali Has Difficulty Speaking

question 74

Multiple Choice

Ali has difficulty speaking. He also experiences memory deficits and issues with making plans and thinking abstractly. Ali suffers from behavioral disturbances that result from damage to the brain, which is technically referred to as a(n) ____.

• A) psychosomatic disorder
• B) identity disorder
• C) mood disorder
• D) neurocognitive disorder

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Definitions:

Metabolic Syndrome

Combinations of medical disorders, including obesity and insulin abnormalities, that collectively increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region of the brain located in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythms, acting as the body's internal clock.

Circadian Rhythm

Internal biological processes that follow an approximately 24-hour cycle, affecting various bodily functions such as sleep-wake patterns.

Lesioned

Referring to tissue that has been damaged or has a wound, often used in the context of brain research to describe areas where damage has occurred.