Alzheimer

Lily, Sophia, and Anaya are studying for a biology test. They come across a question: 'What is Alzheimer's?'

• A disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior

• Deterioration of the brain causing lack of emotion and physical abilities

Noah's grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and his friend Amelia said that Alzheimer's and Dementia are the same thing. Mia disagreed with Amelia. Who is correct?

• Amelia

• Mia

Sebastian, Amelia, and Elsie are discussing their family health histories. They realize that all of their families have a history of cardiovascular disease, head injuries, and diabetes. According to their discussion, which of these factors raises the risk of Alzheimer's?

• Cardiovascular disease

• Head injury

• Diabetes

• All of the above

Amelia, Neha, and Florence are researching the causes of Alzheimer's disease for their science project. They concluded that ______ can be a cause of the Alzheimer's disease.

• Environmental factors

• Genetics

• All of the above

Arthur, Muhammad, and William are discussing ways to prevent Alzheimer's. They came up with a few options. Which of these would be the most effective?

• Arthur suggests regular exercise

• Muhammad suggests maintaining an active social life

• William suggests following a healthy diet

• All of the above

Sophia, Eesha, and Aarav are discussing Alzheimer's disease. Sophia believes that Alzheimer's starts 1+ years after memory loss, Eesha thinks it's 5+ years after memory loss, while Aarav argues that it's 20+ years after memory loss. Who is correct?

• Sophia

• Eesha

• Aarav

Alexander, Samuel, and Kiara are discussing ways to protect their brains. Alexander suggests learning a new skill, Samuel suggests doing crossword puzzles, Kiara suggests sleeping, and their teacher suggests a healthy diet. According to scientific studies, which suggestion is more protective for the brain?

• Learning a new skill

• Crossword puzzles

• Sleeping

• Healthy diet

Mia's grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Alexander is worried that he will also have Alzheimer's because his grandmother had it. Is Alexander's worry justified?

• True

• False

Rosie's grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Oscar believes that only elderly people like Rosie's grandmother can get Alzheimer's. Is Oscar correct?

• True

• False

During a health awareness seminar at school, Henry learned that Alzheimer's is the __ most common cause of death in the U.S. Can you help Ella and George figure out the correct answer?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 4th

• 6th