Disorientation to time and place, problems with language skills such as having difficulty naming objects or speaking inappropriate words, and changes in personality including becoming suspicious or fearful are signs of
A. multiple sclerosis.
B. malignant brain tumors.
C. Parkinson's disease.
D. Alzheimer's disease.
Answer: D
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