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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following will predict whether a person’s cognitive decline will lead to Alzheimer’s disease in the next five years?
A
Donepezil drug
B
Artificial Intelligence algorithm
C
Cognitive radio technology
D
Rivastigmine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive decline, commonly first recognized as memory impairment, is a typical feature of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Neuropathological changes in the cerebral cortex and limbic system lead to deficits in learning, memory, language, and visuospatial skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Older age does not cause Alzheimer’s, but it is the most important known risk factor for the disease. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease doubles about every 5 years beyond age 65. About one-third of all people age 85 and older may have Alzheimer’s disease.

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