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this is a disorder mostly seen in chronic alcoholics. the body demands of thiamine increase in Alcoholism. insufficient intake or impaired intestinal absorption of thiamine will leads to this syndrome. it is characterised by loss of memory, apathy and a rhythmical to and fro motion of the eyeballs.
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What has the author Christian Wernicke written?
Christian Wernicke has written: 'Christian Wernickes epigramme'
What is the triad of Wernickes Encephalopathy?
Confusion, ataxia (imbalance) and nystagmus (rapid eye jerks).
What actors and actresses appeared in Tumult bei Wernickes - 1987?
The cast of Tumult bei Wernickes - 1987 includes: Kaspar Eichel as Karl Wernicke Carl Heinz Choynski as Emil Brandenburg Katrin Martin Christel Peters as Trude Felicitas Hesse Uta Schorn as Roswitha Hahn
When neurons in wernickes area send impulses to neurons in brocas area the white matter tracts utilized are?
Projection Fibres
An elderly gentleman has just suffered a stroke.He is able to understand verbal and written language but when he tries to respond his words are garbled.What cortical region has been damaged stroke?
i believe that it is the wernickes
What is syndactyly a symptom of?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome
Which syndrome is the complete opposite of Lima syndrome?
Stockholm syndrome.
What type of syndrome is the Koro syndrome?
The Koro syndrome is a culture-specific syndrome. The individual with Koro syndrome has an overpowering belief that his or her genitals are retracting and disappearing.
What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.
Is xxxy syndrome barr-shaver-carr syndrome?
XXXY Syndrome and Barr-Shaver-Carr Syndrome are the same.
What is the medical term meaning the result of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol?
Cushing's Syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
