An abnormal condition marked by multiple cognitive defects including memory impairment.

An abnormal condition marked by multiple cognitive defects including memory impairment.

• A. Cystic Fibrosis
• B. Myocardial Infarction
• C. Dementia
• D. Gastric Ulcer

Answer: (C)

Dementia describes a persistent decline in multiple cognitive functions, with memory impairment being a prominent feature. In dementia, people not only forget recent events but also have trouble with language, problem-solving, judgment, and everyday tasks, leading to noticeable changes in daily functioning. This pattern of broad, progressive cognitive loss distinguishes dementia from normal aging or from other medical conditions that affect different body systems. For example, cystic fibrosis is a genetic lung disease, a myocardial infarction is a heart attack, and a gastric ulcer is an issue with the stomach lining—none of these involve the specific, multi-domain cognitive decline seen in dementia.

Dementia describes a persistent decline in multiple cognitive functions, with memory impairment being a prominent feature. In dementia, people not only forget recent events but also have trouble with language, problem-solving, judgment, and everyday tasks, leading to noticeable changes in daily functioning. This pattern of broad, progressive cognitive loss distinguishes dementia from normal aging or from other medical conditions that affect different body systems. For example, cystic fibrosis is a genetic lung disease, a myocardial infarction is a heart attack, and a gastric ulcer is an issue with the stomach lining—none of these involve the specific, multi-domain cognitive decline seen in dementia.