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
Explanation: 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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