Wilhelm Had a Neurodegenerative Disorder That Caused Memory Loss

question 16

Multiple Choice

Wilhelm had a neurodegenerative disorder that caused memory loss.After he dies,an autopsy is performed.This shows an excessive amount of amyloid plaques and tangles in his brain.The most likely diagnosis is that Wilhelm suffered from ____.

• A) frontotemporal degeneration
• B) Alzheimer's disease.
• C) Korsakoff's psychosis.
• D) severe brain trauma

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information received by the sensory organs (such as eyes, ears, skin, etc.) that is then sent to the brain for processing.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is involved in complex cognitive functions, such as behavior, emotions, and problem solving.

Voluntary Motor Function

The aspect of motor control that involves the conscious movement of muscles in response to a desire to perform a specific action.

Insula

A region of the brain's cerebral cortex, buried deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in consciousness, emotion, and the perception of bodily states.