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The Aging Brain

Question 2 • Introduction to Human Growth and Development – 1708

Which of the following statements correctly contrasts Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease?

Answer
A
Alzheimer's is a neurological disorder while Parkinson's is a physical one.
B
Parkinson's affects primarily the systems in the brain that affect movement while Alzheimer's affects other systems first.
C
Parkinson's causes tangles of damaged neurons while Alzheimer's causes overall atrophy of the brain.
D
Alzheimer's affects only individuals over 70 while Parkinson's can strike at any age.

Explanation

Parkinson’s disease primarily affects brain circuits that control movement, leading to symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects memory and other thinking abilities, often before causing widespread effects on daily functioning. Both are neurological disorders, so choice A is incorrect; the age claims in D are also too absolute.

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