The Famous Memory Case of "H

question 48

Multiple Choice

The famous memory case of "H.M." illustrates the memory disorder known as

• A) anterograde amnesia.
• B) Alzheimer's disease.
• C) retrograde amnesia.
• D) psychogenic fugue.

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Definitions:

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, transmitting air in and out of the lungs.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often associated with respiratory illness or asthma.

Pyothorax

The accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity between the lung and the chest wall, often due to infection.