If You Were to Examine the Brain of an Individual

question 221

Multiple Choice

If you were to examine the brain of an individual with Alzheimer's disease, you would find an abnormal amount of

• A)serotonin
• B)plaques and tangles
• C)repression
• D)hippocampus tissue
• E)long-term potentiation

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Definitions:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

A retrovirus that causes AIDS by infecting and gradually destroying the immune system.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection known for causing long-term complications if not treated timely and effectively.

Chancre

A round, pea-sized, painless sore symptomatic of the first stage of syphilis.

Endocrine Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood. They regulate various bodily functions and maintain homeostasis.