Asked by AndyandAngie Howard on May 27, 2024

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_____ is a rare disorder that affects the frontal and temporal lobes and has a clinical picture similar to that of Alzheimer's disease.

A) Huntington's disease
B) Pick's disease
C) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
D) Parkinson's disease

Pick's Disease

A rare form of dementia characterized by progressive and irreversible neurological decline, similar to Alzheimer's disease but with distinct pathological features.

Frontal and Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as thinking, planning, problem-solving (frontal) and auditory processing, memory, and emotion (temporal).

Alzheimer's Disease

A chronic neurodegenerative condition that gradually worsens memory and cognitive functions.

  • Familiarize oneself with the characteristics and advancement of neurocognitive disorders, specifically Alzheimer's disease.
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gaivy singhMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Pick's disease is a rare condition that specifically affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to symptoms that can resemble those of Alzheimer's disease, such as changes in personality, behavior, and difficulty with language.