A doctor is diagnosing a patient who reports substantial anterograde and retrograde amnesia

Upon examination of an MRI scan of the patient's brain, the doctor notices that the patient has damage to the mammillary bodies, medial thalamus, and frontal lobes. What should be the first question the doctor should ask a relative of the patient?
a. "Has he been exposed to lead paint?"
b. "Does he have a brother or sister with similar problems?"
c. "Does he have a problem with alcohol?"
d. "Can he still ride a bike?"


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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