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cookcarl

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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

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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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