If One Examined a Sample of Brain Tissue from a Person

question 78

Multiple Choice

If one examined a sample of brain tissue from a person who had died of Alzheimer's disease, it should show:

• A) high concentrations of acetylcholine.
• B) damage caused by lead and zinc poisoning.
• C) wide gaps between neurons and neuronal connections.
• D) many senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The qualifications, know-how, and lived experiences of a person or society, assessed in terms of their profitability or cost to a business or country.

Compensating Differential

The additional amount of income that a worker requires to accept a job with undesirable features, compared to a similar job with more favorable features.

Cardiologist

A specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the heart and blood vessels.

Human Capital

Competencies, wisdom, and learning acquired by an individual or collective, evaluated for their financial or beneficial impact on an enterprise or sovereign state.