Anterograde Amnesia Usually Does Not Impact One's Ability to Acquire

question 92

Multiple Choice

Anterograde amnesia usually does not impact one's ability to acquire ______ memories but does disrupt the ability to form ______ memories.

• A) procedural;semantic
• B) procedural;episodic
• C) semantic;episodic
• D) semantic;procedural

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Definitions:

Abdominal Surgery

A surgical procedure performed on the abdominal area to treat or investigate diseases, disorders, or injuries of the abdominal organs.

Primary Intention Healing

The process by which a wound with clean edges is closed surgically, leading to minimal scar formation.

Dehiscence

The splitting or bursting open of a wound or surgical incision that was previously closed.

Evisceration

The removal of viscera (internal organs, especially those in the abdominal cavity), or the state of being disemboweled, often resulting from trauma or surgery.