« previous next »

Author Question: A severe form of senile dementia that may be due to a defect in the neurotransmitter system is ... (Read 29 times)

schs14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jun 27, 2018
A severe form of senile dementia that may be due to a defect in the neurotransmitter system is called:
 
  A) anorexia nervosa.
  B) myasthenia gravis.
  C) Alzheimer disease.
  D) multiple sclerosis.

Question 2

The proper spelling for the term describing hardening of the arteries is:
 
  A) arteosclerosis.
  B) arteriosclerosis.
  C) arterislerosis.
  D) arteriscerosis.


itsakadoozi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation:
A) Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder.
B) Myasthenia gravis is a muscle disorder.
C) Correct.
D) Multiple sclerosis is a disorder of the myelin sheath covering the nerve axons.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Correct. This is spelled correctly.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

A closed circulatory system. A closed circulatory system.
DNA molecules replicate to form identical chromatids DNA molecules replicate to form identical chromatids
Venn Diagram of Nervous System and Endocrine System Venn Diagram of Nervous System and Endocrine System
The skeletal system. The skeletal system.
Example of a Regulatory System Example of a Regulatory System
The Dual Court System The Dual Court System
Video: Cardiac Cycle (Part 2 of 4)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library