Korsakoff's Syndrome ____

question 52

Multiple Choice

 Korsakoff's syndrome ____.

• A) is marked by severe memory impairments
• B) results from too much thiamine
• C) results from lack of oxygen to the brain
• D) is due to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier

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Definitions:

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Taste Sensations

The perception of taste categorized mainly into five basic tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual signals from the retina to the brain.

Nerve Impulses

The electrical signals that travel along nerve cells (neurons) to transmit information throughout the nervous system.