In Alzheimer's Disease, Nerve Cells in the Brain Stop Functioning

question 69

Multiple Choice

In Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and

• A) fuse together.
• B) disconnect from each other.
• C) disappear.
• D) swell to abnormal size.

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Definitions:

Anuria

The absence of urine.

Oliguria

Scanty production of urine.

Kussmaul's Respiration

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Pulmonary Edema

The presence of interstitial fluid in the lung tissue.