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Dementia can be caused by all but which of the following?

A) pulmonary embolism
B) chronic alcoholism
C) a series of small strokes
D) cerebral arteriorsclerosis

Dementia

A state of mental deterioration characterized by impaired memory and intellect and by altered personality and behavior.

Pulmonary Embolism

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, typically caused by blood clots that travel from the legs or other parts of the body.

Chronic Alcoholism

A medical condition characterized by an uncontrollable need to consume alcohol despite the negative effects it has on one’s health and life.

  • Distinguish between the causes and characteristics of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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