Long-term thiamine deficiencies may cause an irreversible form of brain damage called ______.
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Broca's syndrome
C) Wernicke's syndrome
D) Klinefelter's syndrome

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a chronic neurocognitive disorder caused by severe thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, often associated with alcohol misuse, leading to irreversible brain damage.

Long-Term Thiamine Deficiencies May Cause an Irreversible Form of Brain