The MOST Widespread Cause of Cortical Atrophy in Alzheimer Disease

question 3

Multiple Choice

The MOST widespread cause of cortical atrophy in Alzheimer disease appears to be loss of:

• A)dendritic arborization.
• B)large neurons.
• C)glial cells.
• D)both large and small neurons.

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