When Alzheimer's Disease Sets in Early and Affects Those Under

question 98

Multiple Choice

When Alzheimer's disease sets in early and affects those under age 60, the final phase of the disease typically occurs around _____ years after the first signs of the disease appear.

• A) 1 to 2
• B) 3 to 5
• C) 6 to 9
• D) 10 to 15

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Definitions:

Gonads

Sex glands responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical changes during puberty that are not directly related to reproduction but that indicate the differences between the sexes.

Endocrine System

A communication system that uses hormones to influence mental activity and behavior.

Sexual Development

The process by which individuals reach sexual maturity and develop the physical characteristics of their gender and a sense of their sexual identity and orientation.