Other Than an Autopsy After Death, the BEST Way to Diagnose

question 16

Multiple Choice

Other than an autopsy after death, the BEST way to diagnose the presence of Alzheimer's disease is by:

• A) observing behavior to identify symptoms.
• B) searching for biomarkers.
• C) using a battery of physical agility tests.
• D) measuring increased activity levels in the hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Obesity

The accumulation of excess fat around the stomach and abdomen, posing significant health risks.

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that play a critical role as hormones or neurotransmitters in the body's stress response and help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates metabolism and the immune response, and is often associated with stress.

Psychological Processes

Internal mechanisms and operations that underlie an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.