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on: Jun 22, 2018
Mary has had very poorly controlled diabetes. She doesn't have sensation in her toes, and is losing her vision. What kind of dementia is she likely to develop?
 
  a. Frontotemporal Dementia
  b. Vascular dementia
  c. Alzheimer's disease
  d. Delirium

Question 2

The famous Nun Study demonstrated that smarter, more well-educated people can withstand more brain damage before showing symptoms of dementia. This effect is called ________.
 
  a. Brain reserve
  b. Sister Act
  c. Sister Act II
  d. The Sister Effect


mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


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