Alzheimer's Disease Quiz

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

At what age does AD become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?

What is the estimated number of Americans expected to have AD by 2050?

At what age can AD occur, although less commonly?

What percentage of those 85 years and older may be affected by AD?

What type of disorder is AD?

What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from AD?

What are the two types of AD?

What is the greatest risk factor for AD?

What is the prevalence of AD among those 85 years and older?

What is the estimated number of Americans expected to have AD by 2050?

What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from AD?

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

What are the two key issues that scientists have been studying regarding AD?

Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD?

What are the early clinical manifestations of AD?

What happens to speaking skills as AD progresses?

What is the terminal stage of AD characterized by?

What is the main neuropathologic change in AD?

What are the deposits found in the brains of patients with AD?

What is primarily affected in the brain by AD?

What are researchers investigating regarding AD predisposition?

What is the biochemical level change in AD?

What is the familial component of AD based on the text?