What Percentage of the Population Over 65 Has Some Form

question 38

Multiple Choice

What percentage of the population over 65 has some form of dementia?

• A) 10
• B) 30
• C) 15
• D) 50

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Abnormalities

Irregularities or imbalances in the chemical messengers used by the nervous system to communicate between neurons.

Depressed Patients

Individuals diagnosed with depression, a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, apathy, and loss of interest.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the brain and body that plays a key role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are nerve cells responsible for transmitting impulses from the spinal cord and brain to muscles and glands, enabling movement and actions.