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

question 46

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Individuals experience a disruption in messages sent from one neuron to the other, resulting in confusion and disorientation.
• B) The generation and development of new neurons is impaired, resulting in no new neurons replacing those that have died.
• C) The prefrontal cortex compensates for loss of neuronal activity in the hippocampus, resulting in no loss in problem-solving but a greater decline in memory functioning.
• D) Individuals experience interference in muscle movement, resulting in jerky, uncontrollable movements.

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