Which of the following best explains why structural changes occur within the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease?
1. Increased acetylcholine levels
2. Increases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels
3. Chronic inflammation and oxidate cellular damage
4. Cerebral bleeding and associated hypoxia
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles that most likely occur from chronic inflammation or oxidative cellular damage.
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