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What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) characterized by?
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?
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?
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)?
What is a cause for concern regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?
What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Which brain region is particularly affected by lesions in MS patients?
Which brain region is particularly affected by lesions in MS patients?
What type of amnesia is associated with Korsakoff syndrome?
What type of amnesia is associated with Korsakoff syndrome?
How does the treatment for MS aim to address the disease?
How does the treatment for MS aim to address the disease?
Which type of tissue do different contrasts in MRI scans help visualize in MS patients?
Which type of tissue do different contrasts in MRI scans help visualize in MS patients?
What is the primary cause of Korsakoff syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Korsakoff syndrome?
What are some symptoms likely caused by MS lesions?
What are some symptoms likely caused by MS lesions?
Why are alcoholics particularly prone to Korsakoff syndrome?
Why are alcoholics particularly prone to Korsakoff syndrome?
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