_____________ Disease Is a Progressive Brain Disorder That Leads to a Gradual

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Short Answer

_____________ disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Viscera

The internal organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, liver, intestines, and others.

Capillaries

Small blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Splenic Vein

A blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen, pancreatic veins, and the short gastric veins, and empties into the portal vein.

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for filtering and processing.