Which disorder is associated with buildup of amyloid proteins leading to loss of memory and intellectual functions?

a. epilepsy
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. Alzheimer’s disease
d. meningitis
e. multiple sclerosis


ANSWER: c

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What will be an ideal response?

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