Match the terms with their descriptions.

-Deterioration of mental capacity (dementia) beginning in middle age; cerebral cortex atrophy, microscopic neurofibrillary tangles
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Bell palsy
C)epilepsy
D)multiple sclerosis
E)myasthenia gravis
F)Parkinson disease

Question

Match the terms with their descriptions.

-Deterioration of mental capacity (dementia) beginning in middle age; cerebral cortex atrophy, microscopic neurofibrillary tangles
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Bell palsy
C)epilepsy
D)multiple sclerosis
E)myasthenia gravis
F)Parkinson disease

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description matches Alzheimer disease, which is characterized by dementia beginning in middle age, cerebral cortex atrophy, and neurofibrillary tangles.

Answer: B 
 The description does not match Bell palsy, which is a condition that causes temporary paralysis of facial muscles.

Answer: C 
 The description does not match epilepsy, which is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Answer: D 
 The description does not match multiple sclerosis, which is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Answer: E 
 The description does not match myasthenia gravis, which is a neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue.

Answer: F 
 The description does not match Parkinson disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and impaired movement.

Match the Terms with Their Descriptions