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Aishath Ilma Adnan
on Oct 22, 2024
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Which of the following steps would be most likely to prevent people from developing Korsakoff's syndrome?
A) Pass laws banning the use of dangerous herbicides and insecticides.
B) Increase the availability of high-quality day-care facilities for low-income families.
C) Identify children with a genetic disorder early and provide them with special education opportunities.
D) Fortify all alcoholic beverages with vitamin B-1.
Korsakoff's Syndrome
A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with alcoholism.
Vitamin B-1
Also known as thiamine, Vitamin B-1 plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and nerve function.
- Understand the causes and prevention of Korsakoff's syndrome.
- Recognize the impact of nutritional deficiencies on cognitive functions and memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the causes and prevention of Korsakoff's syndrome.
- Recognize the impact of nutritional deficiencies on cognitive functions and memory.
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