Korsakoff's syndrome is most common inA) chronic alcoholics.B) people whose corpus callosum has been cut.C) people who lost weight suddenly.D) battered children.

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Korsakoff's syndrome is most common inA)  chronic alcoholics.B)  people whose corpus callosum has been cut.C)  people who lost weight suddenly.D)  battered children.

Maddy McDonnell · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a thiamine deficiency, which is commonly seen in chronic alcoholics. B is incorrect because a cut corpus callosum would result in a different set of symptoms. C and D are also incorrect as sudden weight loss and physical abuse are not known to cause Korsakoff's syndrome.

Korsakoff's syndrome is most common in

A) chronic alcoholics.
B) people whose corpus callosum has been cut.
C) people who lost weight suddenly.
D) battered children.

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