Alzheimers Disease: Process Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s occur
A
In the hippocampus
2
Q
What is typically the first symptom of Alzheimer’s
A
Impaired memory formation which progressively increases
3
Q
What type of amnesia does the person typically show signs of?
A
Anterograde
4
Q
What does the person suffer due to anterograde amnesia
A
Difficulty remembering recent information
5
Q
What is still in tact in the early stages of Alzheimer’s
A
Implicit ( procedural ) long term memories
6
Q
What eventually follows the anterograde amnesia
A
Retrograde amnesia
7
Q
What happens when the person sufferers retrograde amnesia
A
Person can’t access long term explicit memories
8
Q
What happens when the disease reaches the cerebellum?
A
Implicit memories are lost
