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Which neurodegenerative disease is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies?
Which neurodegenerative disease is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies?
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
- Parkinson's disease (correct)
- Huntington's disease
- Frontotemporal dementia
What structural issue can lead to dementia due to symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease?
What structural issue can lead to dementia due to symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease?
- Head injury
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (correct)
- Subdural hematoma
- Brain tumor
Which condition is NOT among the causes of dementia related to toxic or metabolic factors?
Which condition is NOT among the causes of dementia related to toxic or metabolic factors?
- Alcoholism
- Vitamin deficiencies (B12, thiamine, folate)
- Lupus (correct)
- Hypothyroidism
In which type of dementia might you find deposition of tau protein in the brain?
In which type of dementia might you find deposition of tau protein in the brain?
Which viral infection can result in dementia as a sequelae?
Which viral infection can result in dementia as a sequelae?
Which neurodegenerative condition is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the HTT gene?
Which neurodegenerative condition is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the HTT gene?
Which element deficiency can contribute to the development of dementia?
Which element deficiency can contribute to the development of dementia?
'Creutzfeld-Jakob disease' is a form of dementia that is associated with which factor?
'Creutzfeld-Jakob disease' is a form of dementia that is associated with which factor?
Which disease can cause 'hepatolenticular degeneration' leading to cognitive decline?
Which disease can cause 'hepatolenticular degeneration' leading to cognitive decline?
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