_____ Is the Loss of Intellectual Abilities, Including Memory, Abstract

question 118

Multiple Choice

_____ is the loss of intellectual abilities, including memory, abstract thinking, judgment, and problem solving, often accompanied by personality changes such as increased paranoia.

• A) Wernicke's encephalopathy
• B) Korsakoff's syndrome
• C) Reward deficiency syndrome
• D) Alcohol-induced dementia

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells that convey nerve signals, serving as the fundamental components of the nervous system.

Nerves

Bundles of axons coated in myelin that travel together through the body.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain located at the back of the skull, playing key roles in motor control, coordination, and balance.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a critical role in controlling arousal and alertness.