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Neurologic Disorders: CTE and MS

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What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) characterized by?

Visual disturbances and hearing loss

Motor neuron degeneration and muscle weakness

Memory loss and cognitive decline

Brain degeneration, personality changes, and behavioral changes (correct)

What brain regions are more affected in CTE compared to Alzheimer's disease?

Frontal and parietal lobes

Deep core brain stem and midbrain regions (correct)

Cerebral cortex and cerebellum

Temporal and occipital lobes

What is the responsibility of the amygdala in the brain?

Memory consolidation

Emotion regulation (correct)

Motor control

Language processing

What is a cause for concern regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

Repeated head injuries in contact sports and military personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Autoimmune response targeting myelin Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is particularly affected by lesions in MS patients?

White matter Signup and view all the answers

What type of amnesia is associated with Korsakoff syndrome?

Anterograde amnesia Signup and view all the answers

How does the treatment for MS aim to address the disease?

Suppressing the body's immune system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue do different contrasts in MRI scans help visualize in MS patients?

Nerve tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Korsakoff syndrome?

Thiamine deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms likely caused by MS lesions?

Muscle weakness and lack of coordination Signup and view all the answers

Why are alcoholics particularly prone to Korsakoff syndrome?

Because alcohol inhibits thiamine absorption and they often have poor nutrition Signup and view all the answers