What Happens in Alzheimer's Disease When the Hippocampus Experiences Altered

question 23

Multiple Choice

What happens in Alzheimer's disease when the hippocampus experiences altered neurogenesis and brain functioning declines?

• A) disruption in messages sent from one neuron to the other, resulting in confusion and disorientation
• B) generation and development of new neurons is impaired resulting in an inability to replace dead neurons
• C) prefrontal cortex compensates for loss of neuronal activity resulting in little loss in problem-solving but a greater decline in memory
• D) interference in signals sent to muscles resulting in jerky, uncontrollable movements

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