Question

multiple choice question
______ disease results in a gradual decline in cognitive abilities and typically begins as simple forgetfulness but progresses to profound memory loss.

amnesia
alzheimers
parkinsons
dementia

Explanation:

• Amnesia: Usually refers to a sudden loss of memory (either partial or total) rather than a gradual decline in cognitive abilities.
• Alzheimer's: A progressive disease that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It typically begins with mild forgetfulness and progresses to severe memory loss and other cognitive impairments.
• Parkinson's: Mainly affects the nervous system and causes tremors, stiffness, and problems with balance and coordination. While it can have some cognitive effects (called Parkinson's disease dementia which usually occurs later in the disease course), its primary symptoms are motor - related.
• Dementia: It is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms (including memory loss, cognitive decline) caused by various diseases (such as Alzheimer's, vascular dementia etc.). It is not a single disease.

Answer:

Alzheimer's