R.B.'s Amnesia Was Similar to

question 49

Multiple Choice

R.B.'s amnesia was similar to

• A) H.M.'s amnesia, but less severe.
• B) H.M.'s amnesia, but more severe.
• C) Korsakoff's amnesia.
• D) Alzheimer's amnesia.
• E) other causes of cerebral ischemia.

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Definitions:

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