The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are
A) dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
B) Wernicke's disease - confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
C) dementia - confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.
D) Wernicke's disease - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.

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Wernicke's disease is caused by a deficiency of the vitamin thiamine and its symptoms include confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech. Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to a deficiency of thiamine, which is why this syndrome is commonly seen in alcoholics. Dementia from alcohol abuse is also a possibility, but it is caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain, not a deficiency of thiamine.

The Correct Pairing of the Names,causes,and Symptoms of Two Types