A Chronic Brain Disorder Characterized by Recurring Attacks of Abnormal

question 38

Multiple Choice

A chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal sensory, motor, and psychological activity is called:

• A) Encephalitis.
• B) Epilepsy.
• C) Meningitis.
• D) Brain abscess.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior, leading to a decline in daily functioning.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem through the examination of symptoms.

Autopsy

A post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death or study disease processes.

Early-onset Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease diagnosed before the age of 65, characterized by rapid progression and often genetic links.