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madam-professor

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The abnormal APOE e4 gene is the most widely known risk factor for __________.
 
  A) familial Alzheimers disease
  B) vascular dementia
  C) Parkinsons disease
  D) sporadic Alzheimers disease

Question 2

Familial Alzheimers __________.
 
  A) typically appears after age 65
  B) progresses more slowly than sporadic Alzheimers
  C) is responsible for 1 percent or fewer cases
  D) is caused by an abnormal gene on chromosome 19


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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