Asked by Logan Storie on May 27, 2024

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Which disease involves degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes?

A) Pick's disease
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Korsakoff's syndrome
D) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead, critical for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Temporal Lobes

Brain regions located on both sides of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and are associated with memory and emotion.

Pick's Disease

A rare type of dementia that involves personality changes, language problems, and impairments in social behaviors, due to progressive brain damage.

  • Compare and contrast Alzheimer's disease with other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Sudipti MurthyMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Pick's disease specifically involves the degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to symptoms related to these areas such as changes in personality and difficulties with language.