One Theory About the Development of Alzheimer's Disease Suggests That

question 66

Multiple Choice

One theory about the development of Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

• A)cholesterol buildup in blood vessels causing cardiovascular disease.
• B)vascular spasms causing migraines.
• C)head trauma causing neuronal death.
• D)formation of scar tissue following an injury.

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Definitions:

Gear Teeth

The individual protrusions on the rim of a gear that interlock with those on another gear to transmit torque and motion.

Diametral Pitch

A measure of the fineness of the gear teeth, expressed as the number of teeth per inch of the gear's diameter.

Imaginary Circle

A conceptual circle often used in gear design to represent the pitch circle, where the teeth of gears theoretically engage.

Angular Addendums

Additional angular elements or modifications typically at the end of gear teeth to improve function or performance.