Research Has Attempted to Identify Physiological Markers of Alzheimer Disease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Research has attempted to identify physiological markers of Alzheimer disease.Which of the following is NOT one of the physical changes that has been identified in these patients?

• A)activity of the apolipoprotein E (apoE)gene
• B)the formation of amyloid plaques
• C)degeneration of the superior tissue of the amygdala
• D)the formation of neurofibrillary tangles

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A long-standing ailment involving extreme daytime sleepiness and unexpected sleep attacks.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.