Chapter 14, Problem 17SQ

Summary Introduction

To describe: The changes that occur in the brain as Alzheimer’s disease and compare its early effects on function with the later effects.

Concept introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurological disorder. It is a progressive disease that destroys the brain cells and leads to memory loss and cognitive decline. It approximately affects 10% of the population more than sixty-five years of age. The females are suffered more from this disease than the males.