According to Evolutionary Theory, Which of the Following Is the Reason

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary theory, which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease has not been eliminated by evolution?

• A) It appears only in adolescence or early adulthood.
• B) It is a genetic disorder.
• C) It is caused by improper diet and inadequate physical activity.
• D) It does not appear until late middle adulthood or late adulthood.

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Definitions:

Vasopressin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water and constricts blood vessels.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that signals the kidneys to increase water reabsorption in the blood, thereby controlling the water balance in the body.

Potassium Secretion

The process by which cells actively transport potassium ions out of the cell or into the extracellular fluid or lumen of an organ.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure, often referring to parts of the brain (pituitary stalk) or reproductive system (oviduct entrance) in humans.