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Mrs. Jones was suffering from a progressive decrease in mental stability for the past five or six years. Her medical examination reported a low IQ (intelligence quotient) level than the normal level. A CT (computed tomography) scan showed a diffused cerebral atrophy, for which the doctor prescribed her a mild tranquilizer. Determine the condition leading to a progressive decline of mental stability of Mrs. Jones.
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The brain is the most important organ in our body. All the components of our brain work in an efficient manner, which helps us to carry out our day-to-day activities. With age, the brain degenerates due to the decline in the number of neurons, an imbalance of any nutrient or chemical, or may be due to some injury.
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