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KWilfred

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Regarding Alzheimer's disease, which of the following statements is FALSE?
 
  a. Scientists have confirmed that a defect on one particular gene accounts for the disease.
  b. The number of Alzheimer's patients is expected to significantly increase over the next fifty years. c. The available drugs provide only modest benefits in boosting memory functioning in AD patients. d. There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
  e. Alzheimer's disease can affect younger people.

Question 2

Evelyn walks past the cafe, which is emitting odors of fresh-brewed coffee. Evelyn smells the odors, and her brain tells her she wants a cup of the delicious brew. Which of the following is responsible for carrying impulses from odor receptors in Evelyn's nose to her brain?
 
  a. olfactory bulb
  b. olfactory nerve c. taste buds
  d. pheromones
  e. vestibular organ


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Beatricemm

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Gracias!

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