Loss of Olfactory Function Is Associated with _____ and May

question 563

Multiple Choice

Loss of olfactory function is associated with _____ and may be an early marker of Alzheimer's disease.

• A) Parkinson's disease
• B) schizophrenia
• C) multiple sclerosis
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cervical Nerves

A set of eight pairs of nerves that emerge from the cervical segment of the spinal cord, responsible for sensory and motor functions of the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand.

Dura Mater

The outermost, tough layer of the meninges which envelops the brain and spinal cord for protection.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is composed mainly of fibers, providing support and strength to various body structures.

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, involving a sensory nerve and a motor nerve with a synapse.