Deterioration in mental capacity particularly in the elderly is __________.
A) dementia
B) Parkinson's
C) Huntington chorea
D) multiple sclerosis

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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, and it is most commonly seen in the elderly. Parkinson's, Huntington's chorea, and multiple sclerosis are specific diseases that can cause symptoms affecting the brain and nervous system but are not synonymous with the broad range of cognitive decline covered by the term dementia.

Deterioration in Mental Capacity Particularly in the Elderly Is __________