Marion Has Just Learned That Her Brain Contains an Abundance

question 69

Multiple Choice

Marion has just learned that her brain contains an abundance of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques.Marion's doctors are probably concerned that she has

• A) had a stroke.
• B) Parkinson's disease.
• C) Huntington's disease.
• D) Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Calcaneus

The calcaneus, or heel bone, is a large bone in the foot that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot and supports body weight.

Cuboid

A bone in the foot located between the calcaneus and the metatarsals, participating in stabilizing the foot arch.

Navicular

Refers to the navicular bone in the foot, involved in forming the arch of the foot, or the navicular bone in the wrist.

Medial Malleolus

The bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle, part of the tibia's distal extremity, contributing to the ankle joint's stability.