Week 236 - Alzheimers Flashcards
1
Q
Week 236
Which neurotransmitter is the MOST predominantly affected by amyloid plaques in dementia?
A
Acetylcholine
2
Q
Week 236
EMQ LIST seems to be TYPES of dementia - see specific diagnostic criteria/epidemiology.
A
i.e parkinsons related
alzheimers
etc etfc
3
Q
Week 236
Lewy body dementia, and Alzheimers dementia both involve _____ and act on ______ receptors, meaning _____ is transferrable.
A
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Treatment
4
Q
Week 236
See causes of secondary dementia (some may be reversible)
A
v
5
Q
Week 236
See genetics slides - which chromosomes are linked to which genes? (could be a stem)
A
k
6
Q
Week 236
What is the commonest type of dementia?
A
Alzheimers