Alzheimer's and the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What has been observed in all major chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases?
A
- Decrease in abundance of TJ proteins
2. Redistribution of different TJ proteins
2
Q
A single trigger for mast cell activation is more important than the presence of multiple triggers.
A
False
3
Q
What is involved with Nuclear imaging for Alzheimer’s?
A
- Uses a radioactive tracer
2. Looks at metabolism in the brain
4
Q
Diagnosing for illness should be done in this order
A
- Symptoms and history
- Inflammatory labs
- Urine mycotoxin testing
- Volumetric MRI
5
Q
Volumetric MRI is available nationwide but has not been validated
A
False