What term is used to designate degeneration of brain tissue?
a) infarct
b) plaque
c) atrophy
d) tremens
c
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a. increased accidents and errors in judgment b. decreased productivity and decision-making ability c. increased forgetfulness and shorter attention span d. increased risk of cancer and heart disease
Joan is told by her physician that her symptoms are caused by a loss of myelin. Her symptoms would be most likely to include:
a. burning fever. b. problems with vision. c. hallucinations. d. psychosis.
Sadie, who has autism spectrum disorder, needs everything to be done in a certain way, which exemplifies __________.
A. separation anxiety B. rituals C. psychotic episodes D. delusions
Which drug can cause bone abnormalities in a fetus when taken by the pregnant mother?
a. thalidomide b. cannabis c. tetracycline d. DES (diethylstilbestrol)