Causes
Name two factors that can lead to a higher chance of Alzheimer's.
Gender, Inactivity, High blood pressure or genetics.
What die in the brain due to Alzheimer's?
Neurons
Can you cure Alzheimer's?
No
What proteins are toxic to the brain?
Beta-Amyloid and Tau
Which gene increases the risk of Alzheimer's?
APOE e4
What areas of the brain are affected?
Hippocampus, entorhinal cortex, and cerebral cortex
Can you prevent Alzheimer's?
No but you can reduce your chances of getting it.
Which protein forms tangles in neurons?
Tau
What gene reduces the risk of Alzheimer's?
APOE e2
What actions does the Alzheimer's induced brain degradation affect?
Memory, decision making and language.
What are two ways you can reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer's?
Be active, eat healthy, reduce risk factors of high blood pressure, mental stimulation
Which protein gathers like plaque between neurons?
Beta-amyloid