After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A) Huntington's disease
B) neuritic plaques
C) vascular dementia
D) Alzheimer's disease

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The symptoms described - difficulty recognizing family members and difficulty understanding the native language - are consistent with the characteristics of vascular dementia, which is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease may also involve cognitive impairment, but they have different sets of symptoms. Neuritic plaques, on the other hand, are associated with Alzheimer's disease and can contribute to memory loss, but do not necessarily cause difficulty recognizing family members or understanding language.

After a Series of Strokes, Jerry Is Unable to Recognize