Maura Suspects That She Has Some Memory Deficit

question 29

Multiple Choice

Maura suspects that she has some memory deficit. What kind of assessment should she undergo?

• A) COPD
• B) Divided attention
• C) Neuropsychological
• D) Selective attention

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, where different elements are in the correct proportions or relation to each other.

Temperature Regulation

The physiological and behavioral processes by which living organisms maintain their body temperature within a certain optimal range, despite external temperature changes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Limbic System

A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, involved in processing emotions, motivation, and memory.