What Is the Term for a Potential Transitional State Between

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What is the term for a potential transitional state between cognitive changes of normal aging and very early stages of Alzheimer disease and other dementias?

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the spinal cord and brain to muscles, inducing movement.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Knee Jerk Reflex

A quick involuntary response involving muscle contraction, triggered by a tap on the tendon below the knee cap.

Spinothalamic Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brain that carries information about pain and temperature to the brain.