« previous next »

Author Question: Marion has just learned that her brain contains an abundance of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid ... (Read 27 times)

cookcarl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jun 22, 2018
Marion has just learned that her brain contains an abundance of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. Marions doctors are probably concerned that she has __________.
 
  A) suffered a stroke
  B) Parkinsons disease
  C) vascular dementia
  D) Alzheimers disease

Question 2

To confirm Alzheimers disease, doctors __________.
 
  A) administer a blood test
  B) conduct a physical examination
  C) inspect the brain after death
  D) conduct a psychological examination


guyanai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident. Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident.
Brain injuries Brain injuries
brain brain
Reptilian Brain or Instinctive Brain Promote Understanding of Human Behavior Reptilian Brain or Instinctive Brain Promote Understanding of Human Behavior
The limbic system is located within the higher brain, or cerebrum. The limbic system is located within the higher brain, or cerebrum.
The Cranial Nerves as They Exit the Base of the Brain The Cranial Nerves as They Exit the Base of the Brain
Video: Introduction to Sickle Cell Anemia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library