A Few Diseases That Can Become Epidemics in Poor Countries

question 22

True/False

A few diseases that can become epidemics in poor countries are well controlled in industrial countries.

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Definitions:

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted protein fibers that form within certain brain cells as people age. People with Alzheimer’s disease have an excessive number of such tangles.

Senile Plaques

Accumulations of beta-amyloid protein fragments in the brain, considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted fibers found within brain cells that are one of the hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the degeneration of brain tissues.

Genetic Factors

Components of an individual's DNA that can influence their traits, including susceptibility to diseases or disorders.