Week 236 - Alzheimers Flashcards by Carey Girling

Q

Week 236

Which neurotransmitter is the MOST predominantly affected by amyloid plaques in dementia?

A

Acetylcholine

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Q

Week 236

EMQ LIST seems to be TYPES of dementia - see specific diagnostic criteria/epidemiology.

A

i.e parkinsons related
alzheimers

etc etfc

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Q

Week 236

Lewy body dementia, and Alzheimers dementia both involve _____ and act on ______ receptors, meaning _____ is transferrable.

A

Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Treatment

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Q

Week 236

See causes of secondary dementia (some may be reversible)

A

v

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Q

Week 236

See genetics slides - which chromosomes are linked to which genes? (could be a stem)

A

k

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Q

Week 236

What is the commonest type of dementia?

A

Alzheimers

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