The Most Likely Cause of the Brain Damage Typical of Alzheimer's

question 63

Multiple Choice

 The most likely cause of the brain damage typical of Alzheimer's disease is due to a ____.

• A) deficit of thiamine
• B) excess of neurotrophins
• C) increase in amyloid-? proteins
• D) excess of acetylcholine

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Definitions:

Mammary Souffle

A rare physiological condition where a swooshing sound is heard over the breast due to increased blood flow, often related to pregnancy.

Aortic Stenosis

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.

Intercostal Spaces

The anatomical regions between the ribs that contain muscles and neurovascular bundles.

Diastasis Recti

A medical condition characterized by the separation of the abdominal muscles, commonly seen in pregnant or postpartum women.