Which Theory of Etiology of Alzheimer's Disease,suggested by Current Research,might

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which theory of etiology of Alzheimer's disease,suggested by current research,might the nurse use to help a family understand that this disorder is not of psychosocial origin? Alzheimer's disease is associated with:

• A) Abnormal serotonin reuptake
• B) Prion infection of gray matter
• C) ß-Amyloid protein deposits in the brain
• D) Excessive acetylcholine in the frontal cortex

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Definitions:

Intra-cranial

Referring to something occurring within the skull.

Pragmatists

Philosophers or thinkers who focus on practical consequences and applications of ideas to problems, valuing action over doctrine.

Subconscious

The part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing behavior and thoughts.

Reality

The state or quality of having existence or substance, often contrasted with perceptions, illusions, or simulations.