Asked by Ashley Creelman-Ulmer on May 16, 2024
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An untreatable neurological disorder involving severe, progressive memory loss is called ________.
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) retrograde amnesia
C) Korsakoff's syndrome
D) Milner's syndrome
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, loss of ability to carry out simple tasks.
Neurological Disorder
Any condition that is caused by a dysfunction in part of the brain or nervous system, leading to physical and/or psychological symptoms.
- Understand the influence of aging, health conditions, and injuries on memory capabilities, and familiarize with the diverse categories of amnesia.
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MM
Monica MosleyMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder involving severe, progressive memory loss. The other options either involve specific causes or are not a recognized disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of aging, health conditions, and injuries on memory capabilities, and familiarize with the diverse categories of amnesia.
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