Explain the Purpose of an Alzheimer's Registry, and Identify the Group(s)

question 70

Essay

Explain the purpose of an Alzheimer's registry, and identify the group(s) that sponsor the registry.

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in electric charge across a cell membrane, which is essential for generating action potentials in neurons and muscle cells.

Repolarization

The process of restoring the negative charge inside the cell membrane after a depolarization event.

Afterpotential

The change in membrane potential that follows the completion of an action potential in nerve cells.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, involved in physical and nutritional support for neurons, and the repair and scarring process following central nervous system injury.