The Deterioration of Language as Seen in a Neurocognitive Disorder

question 83

Multiple Choice

The deterioration of language as seen in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as

• A)amnesia.
• B)echolalia.
• C)palialia.
• D)aphasia.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters.

Cholinergic Synapse

A synapse that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter, facilitating communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, across which neurotransmitters are released to transmit neuronal signals.

ACh

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation, memory, and learning by transmitting signals between nerve cells.