Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects 10% of the population over age 65 and 50% of the population over age 85. Nerve cells in the areas of the brain associated with memory and cognition are replaced by abnormal clumps and tangles of a protein. Which of the following statements best describes this condition?
A. The disease is chronic, progressive, and irreversible.
B. The disease improves learning and the retention of information.
C. The risk of developing the disease decreases with increasing age.
D. Neurons are not affected.
E. The disorder is acute and related to a CVA.
Answer: A
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