A handout on Alzheimer's disease says, "Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons. It only affects the elderly, it causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances, and it has no cure." Which portion of this statement is accurate?
a. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's only affects the elderly
b. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's has no cure.
c. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons.
d. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances.
b. It is accurate to say that Alzheimer's has no cure.
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A. parasympathetic nervous system B. sympathetic nervous system C. somatic nervous system D. immune system
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a. spinal cord. b. lower part of her brain. c. hormonal activity in her body. d. hippocampus.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.