ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Flashcards
1
Q
What is Alzheimer’s?
A
Progressive mental
deterioration
2
Q
When can Alzheimer’s occur?
A
can occur in middle or old age, due
to generalized degeneration of the brain.
3
Q
How does Alzheimer’s affect neurons?
A
proteins build-up that cause problems in the brain.
4
Q
What are Beta Amyloid Plaques?
A
plaques cause inflammation
which can damage surrounding brain tissue and other neurons.
5
Q
Beta Amyloid Plaques can also cause damage to?
A
Cerebral blood vessels
which can weaken the vessel walls making them more susceptible to
rupture.
6
Q
Where do the first cells die in Alzheimer’s?
A
grey matter (containing the cell bodies)
then the white matter (containing the axons)
