Definitions
What is dementia?
A variety of disorders that impair cognitive abilities like memory, logic, language, and the capacity to carry out daily tasks
Name one symptom of Dementia
any sign
What part of the brain decrease the blood flow during Alzheimer's Disease?
the cerebral cortex
There is a cure for Dementia
False
What does TBI stand for?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Name two signs of Dementia
any two signs
Is the thalamus affected in Alzheimer's Disease or Huntington's Disease?
Huntington's Disease
Strawberries are shown to be helpful to a healthy brain and delay dementia
False
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior
Name three signs of Dementia
any three signs
How does the cerebellum affect Huntington's Disease?
As there is a loss of tissue the lack of motor skills, balance, and equilibrium occur
Robin William is someone who was famous with Dementia
true
What is Huntington's Disease?
a genetic disorder that affects the brain causing movement, thinking and mental health issues
Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Difficulty ______ and _______
concentrating, focusing
How effect does white matter have in Huntington's Disease?
there is a reduction of blood flow to the tissue of the brain causing memory problems, balance issues, slow walking, etc.
Dementia can be caused by TBI
true
What is neuronal and synaptic loss?
a lack of electric signals to move
Name all seven signs of Dementia
memory loss, difficulty concentrating, difficulty carrying out normal tasks, confusion with time or a familiar place, misplacing things frequently, mood changes, and a failing sense of direction
The name of the nucleus responsible for cognitive, motivational and affective functions is the caudate nucleus.
False and give the actual answer