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Rickea Smith
on Dec 18, 2024
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Loss of cholinergic cells in the basal forebrain and development of neuritic plaques in the cerebral cortex are associated with:
A) Alzheimer disease.
B) multiple sclerosis.
C) Parkinson disease.
D) herpes encephalitis.
Neuritic Plaques
Accumulations of amyloid beta proteins found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients, contributing to neurodegeneration.
Alzheimer Disease
A degenerative brain disease known for its impact on memory and cognitive functions, marked by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
- Uncover the biological origins of memory disturbances such as Alzheimer’s disease and the diagnostic signs associated with them.
- Comprehend the influence of neurodegenerative disorders on memory functions and pinpoint the defining features of these disorders in the brain.
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Learning Objectives
- Uncover the biological origins of memory disturbances such as Alzheimer’s disease and the diagnostic signs associated with them.
- Comprehend the influence of neurodegenerative disorders on memory functions and pinpoint the defining features of these disorders in the brain.