Neurocognitive Disorder Due to HIV Is More Likely to Cause

question 100

Multiple Choice

Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause Alzheimer's disease.

• A) death
• B) short-term memory loss
• C) long-term memory loss
• D) severe depression

---

Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as basic emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Prefrontal Cortex

The region of the brain situated in the anterior portion of the frontal lobe, linked with advanced cognitive functions, the manifestation of personality, the process of making decisions, and the regulation of social conduct.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition phase between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.

Genes

Basic units of heredity contained in the DNA of living organisms that act as instructions to manufacture proteins, determining physical and some behavioral traits.