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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Korsakoff's Syndrome Quiz

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What is the main cause of Korsakoff's syndrome?

Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) (correct)

Genetic predisposition

Repetitive head injuries

Autoimmune response

Which part of the brain is highly affected in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) sufferers?

Brain stem (correct)

Frontal lobe

Occipital lobe

Cerebellum

What is the main characteristic symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (M.S)?

Visual hallucinations

Memory loss

Muscle weakness (correct)

Auditory processing difficulties

What is the function of the myelin sheath in the brain?

Insulate and protect nerve fibers Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are the most energy-hungry and die first?

Neural cells in the mammillary bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of destruction of mammillary bodies through thiamine deficiency?

Anterograde amnesia Signup and view all the answers

What can cause Korsakoff's syndrome?

Thiamine deficiency from alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

How is M.S. treated?

By suppressing immune functions Signup and view all the answers

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Brain Disorders and Functions

Korsakoff's syndrome is primarily caused by a lack of thiamine (Vitamin B1) in the body.
In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) sufferers, the brain's frontal and temporal lobes are highly affected.
The main characteristic symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (M.S) is the demyelination of neuron axons, disrupting communication between brain cells.
The myelin sheath's function in the brain is to facilitate the rapid transmission of electrical signals along neuron axons.
Neurons are the most energy-hungry cells in the brain and die first in the event of energy deprivation.
Destruction of the mammillary bodies through thiamine deficiency leads to Korsakoff's syndrome, a severe memory disorder.
Korsakoff's syndrome can be caused by a combination of factors, including chronic alcohol abuse, poor nutrition, and severe illness.
Multiple Sclerosis (M.S) is typically treated with a combination of medications, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes to manage symptoms and slow disease progression.

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Test your knowledge on the symptomatology, brain degeneration, and imaging related to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Korsakoff's Syndrome, as well as the behavioral and personality changes associated with repeated head injuries.