Alzheimer's Disease Progression and Mechanisms Quiz
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What is the protective mechanism mentioned in the text for Alzheimer's disease?

  • Regular physical exercise
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Lifelong learning (correct)
  • Social isolation
  • In Parkinson's disease, what is the role of Parkin?

  • Forms the basis of Lewy bodies
  • Increases dopamine release
  • Cleans up misfolded proteins (correct)
  • Inserts electrodes into subthalamic nucleus
  • Which treatment for Parkinson's disease involves inserting electrodes into the subthalamic nucleus?

  • L-DOPA
  • AB vaccine
  • Deep brain stimulation (correct)
  • Parkin therapy
  • What can be a risk factor for Parkinson's disease according to the text?

    <p>Rural living with exposure to pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of L-DOPA in Parkinson's disease treatment?

    <p>Increases dopamine release in remaining cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is impacted by stress according to the text?

    <p>Hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of long-term exposure to glucocorticoids on the hippocampus?

    <p>Pruning of dendritic branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do glucocorticoids affect the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) activity in the brain?

    <p>Send a signal to shut down HPA activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of chronic stress on the immune system?

    <p>Reduced immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high stress affect cold susceptibility according to the text?

    <p>Increases the chances of developing colds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom associated with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Suicidal ideation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does DNA methylation influence gene expression according to the text?

    <p>Silences gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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