What is the basic problem that prompts most of the early signs of Alzheimer disease?
a. Changes in mood
b. Misplacing things
c. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
d. Problems with words in speaking
ANS: C
Memory loss that disrupts daily life is the basic problem that prompts most of the early signs of AD.
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