The diagnosis of Alzheimer's is made by which of the following?
a. ruling out all other possible reversible or irreversible causes of mental dysfunction
b. serum blood tests for defective genes on chromosomes 1 and 14
c. brain scans that detect the accumulation of amyloid plaques
d. serum acetylcholine levels
A
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's is made by ruling out all other possible reversible or irreversible causes of mental dysfunction. Alzheimer's, like other forms of dementia, is a diagnosis of exclusion. However, in the absence of other treatable conditions that may cause the symptoms, an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's is also important in that it will allow affected individuals to receive treatment earlier and derive greater benefit from them.
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Loss of motor function is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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