The Dementia Experienced by HIV Patients Primarily Affects Areas of the Brain

question 76

Multiple Choice

The dementia experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the ___________.

• A) cortex
• B) hindbrain
• C) subcortex
• D) brain stem

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Definitions:

Neuron Structure

Refers to the anatomy of a neuron which includes the cell body, dendrites, axon, and synaptic terminals.

Neuron Function

Neuron function involves the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system to process and transmit information.

Ectotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through external means, relying on environmental heat sources.

Endotherms

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature through metabolic processes, despite external environmental changes.