Consider These Cerebral Pathophysiologies: Lewy Body Development, Frontotemporal Degeneration, and Accumulation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider these cerebral pathophysiologies: Lewy body development, frontotemporal degeneration, and accumulation of protein b-amyloid. Which diagnosis applies?

• A) Cyclothymia
• B) Dementia
• C) Delirium
• D) Amnesia

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