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Alzheimer's disease involves
 
  a. a type of anterograde amnesia similar to that of Korsakoff's syndrome.
  b. severe degeneration of the parietal cortex.
  c. an inability to recall childhood events.
  d. difficulties in motor coordination.
  e. loss of dopaminergic cells with the striatum.

Question 2

The primary cognitive deficit associated with Alzheimer's disease involves
 
  a. initial confusion that later develops into a memory impairment.
  b. a difficulty in controlling the arms and legs.
  c. a progressive loss of memory.
  d. impaired appetite function.
  e. slowing of cognitive function.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. a type of anterograde amnesia similar to that of Korsakoff's syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. a progressive loss of memory.



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