Enrico Developed a Blood Clot That Destroyed Part of His

question 178

Multiple Choice

Enrico developed a blood clot that destroyed part of his thalamus.Which of the following symptoms would most likely relate to this damage?

• A) wild irrational joy for no apparent reason
• B) constant dizziness and loss of balance
• C) perceptual deficits
• D) permanent coma

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Definitions:

Speech and Language Difficulties

Impairments related to producing and understanding speech or language, affecting communication capabilities.

Repetitive Actions

Activities or behaviors that are done over and over again, which can be habitual or symptomatic of underlying conditions such as OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).

Problems with Concentration

Difficulties in maintaining focus or attention on tasks or activities for an expected period.

Plaques and Tangles

Abnormal protein build-ups in the brain, associated with Alzheimer's disease, disrupting cell function.