Neuropathology 3 - Neurocognitive disorders

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Which of the following is a common feature of neurodegenerative disorders?

Selective loss of neurons with associated secondary changes in white matter tracts (correct)

Generalized increase in neuron count with no changes in white matter tracts

Rapid regeneration of neurons without any associated changes in white matter tracts

Random distribution of neuron loss without any impact on white matter tracts

What is a common characteristic of protein aggregates in neurodegenerative disorders?

They have no impact on neuronal function

They are easily degraded by the ubiquitin-proteasome system

They are only found in healthy neurons

They are resistant to degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasome system (correct)

Which neurocognitive disorder is characterized by impairment in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

Mild neurocognitive disorder

Major neurocognitive disorder (correct)

Parkinson's disease dementia

Frontotemporal dementias

What is a distinguishing feature of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)?

They measure how well one can live independently Signup and view all the answers

What defines early-stage neurocognitive disorder?

$ ext{Generalized, progressive impairment of cognitive function}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia is characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies?

Lewy body dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in many neurodegenerative disorders?

Protein aggregates that are resistant to degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasome system. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about major neurocognitive disorder?

Both ADLs and iADLs are affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly?

Alzheimer disease Signup and view all the answers

What are the general pathological findings associated with Alzheimer disease?

Neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid plaques Signup and view all the answers

What is APP thought to be in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease?

A receptor for an unidentified ligand Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic factors are associated with severe early-onset Alzheimer disease?

$Presenilin 1$ and $Presenilin 2$ Signup and view all the answers

"Aggregates of beta-amyloid are directly neurotoxic and also activate microglia and astrocytes, resulting in chronic inflammatory injury to neurons". What is the significance of this statement in the context of Alzheimer disease?

"Beta-amyloid aggregates contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease" Signup and view all the answers

"It is thought that accumulation of beta-amyloid is responsible for neurofibrillary tangles within neurons". What does this statement imply about the relationship between beta-amyloid and neurofibrillary tangles?

"Accumulation of beta-amyloid contributes to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles" Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive functions are primarily orchestrated by the prefrontal cortex?

Executive functions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Parkinson's disease dementia?

Visual hallucinations and fluctuating alertness Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive abilities are typically impaired in frontotemporal dementias?

Executive function and response inhibition Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes frontotemporal dementias from Alzheimer's disease?

Behavioral disinhibition and apathy Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of vascular dementia?

Multiple small infarcts or hypertension affecting brain tissue Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the clinical presentation of vascular dementia from Alzheimer's disease?

Depression and psychosis as prominent features Signup and view all the answers

What does MMSE assess in terms of cognition?

Orientation, memory, concentration, and perceptual-motor skills Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics are typical of frontotemporal dementias?

Behavioural disinhibition and loss of empathy Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Lewy body dementia compared to frontotemporal dementias?

Presence of Lewy bodies Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can migrate to the central nervous system and remain dormant?

HSV-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common disorder of glucose metabolism?

Type II diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What effect does insulin have on glucose storage and production?

Increases storage, decreases production Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of insulin resistance in Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology?

Reduces synaptogenesis and normal neuronal physiology Signup and view all the answers

What effect does long-term hyperglycemia have on insulin resistance?

Causes insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of insulin resistance linked to elevated levels of free fatty acids?

Microglial activation and neuronal damage Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by slow development of impaired cognition and personality changes?

Alzheimer's disease (AD) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer's Disease

Herpes viruses HSV-1, HHV-6, and HHV-7 can migrate to the central nervous system and remain dormant.
In Alzheimer's patients, amyloid accumulation may lead to chronic inflammation instead of fighting viruses.
Type II diabetes is the most common disorder of glucose metabolism.
Diabetic patients develop resistance to insulin due to genetic and lifestyle factors.
Insulin increases glucose storage, decreases new glucose production, and inhibits lipolysis.
Insulin resistance is an important component of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathophysiology.
Insulin resistance reduces synaptogenesis and normal neuronal physiology.
Insulin resistance increases proinflammatory cytokine levels, leading to glial activation and neuronal damage.
Long-term hyperglycemia causes insulin resistance, affecting the blood-brain barrier and causing neuronal damage.
Insulin resistance is linked to elevated levels of free fatty acids, causing microglial activation and neuronal damage.
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by slow development of impaired cognition and personality changes.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is a genetically-determined disorder with Parkinson-like movement symptoms and cognitive fluctuations.

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