34 Questions
What is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?
Alzheimer's Disease
At what age does Alzheimer's Disease become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?
65 years and older
At what age can Alzheimer's Disease occur, although less commonly?
50 years of age
What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer's Disease by 2050?
13.8 million
Which factors may determine whether a person suffers from Alzheimer's Disease?
Dietary, inflammatory factors, and stress hormones
What are the two types of Alzheimer's Disease?
Early-onset and late-onset
At what age does the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease increase dramatically?
85 years and older
Is Alzheimer's Disease considered a normal part of aging?
No, it is not a normal part of aging
Which is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
Increasing age
Which of the following is not a factor that may contribute to Alzheimer's Disease?
Cognitive stimulation
What type of disorder is Alzheimer's Disease?
Neurologic disorder
What is the age range for early-onset Alzheimer's Disease?
40-50 years
What percentage of all Alzheimer's Disease (AD) cases does Familial AD account for?
Less than 2%
Which of the following is a characteristic neuropathologic change in AD?
Neurofibrillary tangles
Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD at the biochemical level?
Acetylcholine
What is a common early manifestation of AD?
Forgetfulness and subtle memory loss
Which of the following is a late manifestation of AD?
Dysphagia and incontinence
What is the terminal stage of AD characterized by?
Patients being immobile and requiring total care
Which of the following is a potential cause of death in the terminal stage of AD?
Pneumonia
What is the primary focus of researchers studying complex neurodegenerative diseases such as AD?
Whether a gene might influence a person’s overall risk of developing the disease
What is the age range at which Familial AD can occur?
Middle-aged adults
What is the characteristic size of the brain in patients with AD?
Decreased brain size
What is the primary neurotransmitter affected in AD, which is specifically involved in memory processing?
Acetylcholine
What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with AD?
Neurofibrillary tangles and senile or neuritic plaques
What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer's Disease by 2050?
13.8 million
At what age can Alzheimer's Disease occur, although less commonly?
40 years
What is the primary risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?
Increasing age
What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with AD?
Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
At what age does the prevalence of AD increase dramatically?
85 years and older
What is the primary focus of researchers studying Alzheimer's Disease?
Investigating genetic influence on the overall risk of developing the disease
What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's Disease?
Neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques
At what stage of Alzheimer's Disease do patients typically experience forgetfulness and subtle memory loss?
Early stages
Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by Alzheimer's Disease at the biochemical level?
Acetylcholine
What may be a late manifestation of Alzheimer's Disease?
Incontinence and dysphagia
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