24 Questions
What is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?
Alzheimer Disease (AD)
At what age does AD become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States?
65 years and older
What is the estimated number of Americans expected to have AD by 2050?
13.8 million
At what age can AD occur, although less commonly?
40 years
What percentage of those 85 years and older may be affected by AD?
As many as half
What type of disorder is AD?
A progressive, irreversible, degenerative neurologic disease
What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from AD?
Environmental, dietary, and inflammatory factors
What are the two types of AD?
Familial or early-onset AD and sporadic or late-onset AD
What is the greatest risk factor for AD?
Increasing age
What is the prevalence of AD among those 85 years and older?
As many as half
What is the estimated number of Americans expected to have AD by 2050?
13.8 million
What are some factors that may determine whether a person suffers from AD?
Environmental, dietary, and inflammatory factors
What percentage of all Alzheimer's Disease (AD) cases does Familial AD account for?
Less than 2%
What are the two key issues that scientists have been studying regarding AD?
Overall risk of developing the disease and age at onset
Which neurotransmitter is principally affected by AD?
Acetylcholine
What are the early clinical manifestations of AD?
Forgetfulness and subtle memory loss
What happens to speaking skills as AD progresses?
Deteriorate to nonsense syllables
What is the terminal stage of AD characterized by?
Patients being immobile and requiring total care
What is the main neuropathologic change in AD?
Neurofibrillary tangles
What are the deposits found in the brains of patients with AD?
Senile or neuritic plaques
What is primarily affected in the brain by AD?
Cerebral cortex
What are researchers investigating regarding AD predisposition?
Predisposition to develop plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
What is the biochemical level change in AD?
Decrease in the enzyme active in producing acetylcholine
What is the familial component of AD based on the text?
If family members have at least two other relatives with AD
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