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Name three risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
Name three risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
Age, family history, Down syndrome
Which chromosomes have been linked to Alzheimer's disease?
Which chromosomes have been linked to Alzheimer's disease?
Chromosomes 21, 14, and 19
What are the two main pathological features noted at autopsy in Alzheimer's disease?
What are the two main pathological features noted at autopsy in Alzheimer's disease?
Senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
What is the most common cause of death in the United States?
What is the most common cause of death in the United States?
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What is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
What is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
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