ch 9.3 disorders of the brain Flashcards
1
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alzheimer disease
A
common form of dementia; brain tissue has protein clumps and tangles
2
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cognition
cognitive (adj)
A
process of acquiring knowledge through thinking, learning, and memory
pertaining to the mental activities of thinking and learning
3
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confusion
A
mental state in which environmental stimuli are not processed appropriately
4
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conscious
consciousness
A
having present knowledge to oneself and one’s surroundings
the state of being aware of and responsive to the environment
5
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unconscious
A
not conscious, lacking awareness
6
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delirium
A
acute altered state of consciousness with agitation and disorientation; condition is reversable
7
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dementia
A
chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of the mind’s cognitive and intellectual functions
