What Area of the Brain Is Generally Considered to Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

What area of the brain is generally considered to be the location for the start,or pre-clinical pathology,of Alzheimer's disease?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)hippocampus
• C)entorhinal cortex
• D)thalamus

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Definitions:

Cognitive Neuroscience

The study of brain mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as perception, memory, language, and decision making.

Altered State

An altered state is a condition of consciousness distinctly different from normal waking state due to factors like meditation, drugs, or sleep.

Consciousness

The condition or characteristic of being conscious of an external entity or an internal aspect of oneself.

Altered States

Conditions in which the mind's perception of the world is significantly different from normal, such as during meditation, hypnosis, or drug-induced experiences.