Which of the following conditions is characterized by progressive dementia, disorientation, and loss of memory?

A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Reye's syndrome
C) Bell's palsy
D) Parkinson's disease


A) Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive dementia, disorientation, and
loss of memory. Reye's syndrome is a combination of symptoms that includes acute
encephalopathy and damage to various organs, especially the liver. Bell's palsy is one-sided
facial paralysis due to inflammation of the facial nerve. Parkinson's disease is a chronic disorder
of the nervous system with fine tremors, muscular weakness, rigidity, and a shuffling gait.

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