Carissa Recently Had Viral Encephalitis and Suffered Some Brain Damage

question 37

Multiple Choice

Carissa recently had viral encephalitis and suffered some brain damage as a result.The doctors who are trying to assess the extent of the damage have noted that she has good recall of childhood memories and of events that happened just before she became ill.However, she can't remember anything that has happened since her illness, and she doesn't seem to be able to form any new memories.Based on what is known about memory loss, you should conclude that Carissa's memory difficulties most clearly illustrate:

• A)retrograde amnesia
• B)anterograde amnesia
• C)proactive amnesia
• D)cryptomnesia

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including all the nerves that extend to the rest of the body, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, vital for regulating essential body functions and general wellbeing.