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What is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?

  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Alzheimer's Disease (correct)

At what age does Alzheimer's Disease become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?

  • 70 years and older
  • 65 years and older (correct)
  • 60 years and older
  • 75 years and older

At what age can Alzheimer's Disease occur, although less commonly?

  • 60 years of age
  • 50 years of age (correct)
  • 65 years of age
  • 70 years of age

What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer's Disease by 2050?

<p>13.8 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factors may determine whether a person suffers from Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Dietary, inflammatory factors, and stress hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Early-onset and late-onset (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease increase dramatically?

<p>85 years and older (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Alzheimer's Disease considered a normal part of aging?

<p>No, it is not a normal part of aging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Increasing age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a factor that may contribute to Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Cognitive stimulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorder is Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Neurologic disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for early-onset Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>40-50 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all Alzheimer's Disease (AD) cases does Familial AD account for?

<p>Less than 2% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic neuropathologic change in AD?

<p>Neurofibrillary tangles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD at the biochemical level?

<p>Acetylcholine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common early manifestation of AD?

<p>Forgetfulness and subtle memory loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a late manifestation of AD?

<p>Dysphagia and incontinence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the terminal stage of AD characterized by?

<p>Patients being immobile and requiring total care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of death in the terminal stage of AD?

<p>Pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of researchers studying complex neurodegenerative diseases such as AD?

<p>Whether a gene might influence a person’s overall risk of developing the disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range at which Familial AD can occur?

<p>Middle-aged adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic size of the brain in patients with AD?

<p>Decreased brain size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected in AD, which is specifically involved in memory processing?

<p>Acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with AD?

<p>Neurofibrillary tangles and senile or neuritic plaques (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of Americans projected to have Alzheimer's Disease by 2050?

<p>13.8 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can Alzheimer's Disease occur, although less commonly?

<p>40 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Increasing age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with AD?

<p>Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the prevalence of AD increase dramatically?

<p>85 years and older (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of researchers studying Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Investigating genetic influence on the overall risk of developing the disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic neuropathologic changes found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of Alzheimer's Disease do patients typically experience forgetfulness and subtle memory loss?

<p>Early stages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by Alzheimer's Disease at the biochemical level?

<p>Acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be a late manifestation of Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>Incontinence and dysphagia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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