Which of the Following Is a Progressive Brain Disorder Typically

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a progressive brain disorder typically associated with old age that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities?

• A)Alzheimer's disease
• B)Cyclothymic disorder
• C)Crohn's disease
• D)Bipolar disorder

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Acetyl CoA

A central molecule in metabolism, acting as a substrate for the citric acid cycle and involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.

ATP Synthase Complex

An enzyme complex found in mitochondria and chloroplasts that generates ATP, the primary energy carrier in cells, during cellular respiration and photosynthesis.