All of the Following Decreases an Individual's Risk for Alzheimer's

question 84

Multiple Choice

All of the following decreases an individual's risk for Alzheimer's Disease except

• A) physical activity.
• B) cognitive activity.
• C) depression.
• D) low levels of alcohol consumption.

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Definitions:

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located on the cell surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, antigens, or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.

Muscarinic

Referring to a class of cholinergic receptors found in various body tissues, and responding to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Adrenergic

Relating to nerve cells in which adrenaline (epinephrine) or noradrenaline (norepinephrine) function as neurotransmitters, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.