Why Are the Symptoms of Vascular Dementia So Different in Each

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why are the symptoms of vascular dementia so different in each patient?

• A) It is not known why patients with vascular dementia have different symptoms.
• B) The symptoms relate to the area of the brain damaged.
• C) The symptoms depend upon the person's other medical conditions.
• D) Patients tend to be elderly and easily confused.

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