The term dementia refers to
A) loss of neurons in the cells surrounding the third ventricle.
B) deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder.
C) altered cognitive function associated with schizophrenia.
D) demyelinization by autoimmune responses.
E) impaired cell functioning caused by viral toxins.

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Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in cognitive function, including memory, reasoning, and judgment, due to an organic brain disorder. This disorder may involve the loss or damage of brain cells, such as in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or stroke, among others.

The Term Dementia Refers to