Alzheimer's Disease Quiz
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What percentage of dementia cases does Alzheimer's disease account for?

  • 50–60%
  • 80–90%
  • 30–40%
  • 60–80% (correct)
  • Which of the following is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

  • Loss of taste and smell
  • Mood swings (correct)
  • Visual hallucinations
  • Muscle weakness
  • At what age can Early-onset Alzheimer's occur?

  • Under 40
  • Under 65 (correct)
  • Under 60
  • Under 50
  • Is there a known cure for Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>No, but symptoms can be managed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the prime suspects in damaging and killing nerve cells in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Beta-amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do beta-amyloid plaques primarily build up?

    <p>In the spaces between nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of tau protein tangles in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Building up inside cells and contributing to cell death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain areas are primarily affected by the process related to beta-amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles?

    <p>Areas responsible for memory, judgment, and higher cognitive functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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