Asked by maram addams on Jun 13, 2024

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General paresis once accounted for the occupancy of 10% of all beds in psychiatric hospitals. It is now known to be caused by __________.

A) alcohol
B) hereditary factors
C) axonal degeneration
D) iron deficiency
E) syphilis

General Paresis

A neuropsychiatric disorder affecting the brain that is caused by syphilis infection, leading to cognitive decline and personality changes.

Psychiatric Hospitals

Healthcare facilities specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Axonal Degeneration

Axonal degeneration is a process where the axon, the long slender projection of a nerve cell, deteriorates which can lead to various neurological disorders.

  • Absorb information regarding how biological variables, such as genetic predispositions and infections, play a role in psychological syndromes.
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AB
Avery BurnetteJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
General paresis is a neurological disorder caused by a late stage of untreated syphilis infection, which leads to brain damage and cognitive decline. The other options, such as alcohol, hereditary factors, axonal degeneration, and iron deficiency, are not directly related to the development of general paresis.