 True or false? The human
body constantly replenishes old nerve cells in the brain with
new cells.
- a)
True. A proper diet and mental stimulation are key
to this process, which occurs over the course of a lifetime.
b) False.
Nerve cells in the brain are not replaced, but can live a long
time.
c) Scientists
aren't sure what happens to nerve cells.
- the correct answer
to question #6
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 Which of the following
has been shown to contribute to Alzheimer's disease in some patients?
- a)
Alcohol or drug abuse
b) Aluminum
deposits in the brain
c) A
genetic defect in some families
d) Lack
of education
- the correct
answer to question #7
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 Most typically, memory
loss in older people is caused by:
- a)
Alzheimer's disease.
b) too
many things to remember.
c) a
variety of factors, including certain medications and chronic
conditions.
- the correct
answer to question #8
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 Which of the following
is false?
- a)
Alzheimer's disease can be cured if diagnosed early
enough.
b) Alzheimer's
disease can be treated to slow the progress of the disease.
c) There
is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease.
- the correct
answer to question #9
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 The best way to diagnose
Alzheimer's in a living person is with:
- a)
interviews with friends and family.
b) physical
exams and tests.
c) memory
and psychiatric tests.
d) all
of the above.
- the correct answer
to question #10
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