Which of the Following Is True Regarding Alzheimer's Disease

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding Alzheimer's disease:

• A) Pneumonia is the most frequent cause of death for its victims
• B) Having one or more of the genes linked to the disease means you will develop this disorder
• C) The disease destroys brain cells in as few as 2 years
• D) People with autism develop symptoms indistinguishable from this disease

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Definitions:

Industrial Smog

A type of air pollution generated from industrial operations and fossil fuel combustion, characterized by a mix of particulates and gases.

Sulphur Dioxide

A toxic gas with a pungent, irritating smell, commonly resulting from the burning of fossil fuels and is a significant pollutant in the atmosphere.

Sulphuric Acid

A highly corrosive strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4, used in a wide variety of industrial processes.

Acid Deposition

The falling of acids and acid-forming compounds from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, often as rain, snow, or dust, having harmful effects on ecosystems, structures, and human health.