Korsakoff Syndrome Is Caused by Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Damages

question 100

Multiple Choice

Korsakoff syndrome is caused by chronic alcohol abuse and damages the _______ in the brain.

• A)hypothalamus
• B)pituitary gland
• C)pineal gland
• D)none of the above

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