Alzheimer disease is ________.

A. a genetic disease with a clinical course similar to Parkinson disease
B. multifactorial, involving potential changes in enzyme, protein and lipid activity in the brain.
C. associated with excessive accumulation of cortical neurons, preventing proper synaptic transmission in the brain
D. not associated with or mediated by any lifestyle changes


Answer: B

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