After a Series of Strokes, Jerry Is Unable to Recognize

question 11

Multiple Choice

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. What is the most probable diagnosis?

• A) Huntington's disease
• B) neuritic plaques
• C) vascular dementia
• D) Alzheimer's disease

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The outermost layer of Earth's lithosphere that lies beneath the oceans, composed mainly of basalt rock formed from volcanic processes at mid-ocean ridges.

Mantle

The most voluminous layer of Earth; located below the crust and above the core.

Thickest Crust

Refers to the part of the Earth's crust that has the greatest thickness, typically found in continents, especially under mountain ranges.

Topographic Profile

A cross-sectional view across a part of Earth’s surface, showing variations in elevation or depth.