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Name 3 Global Outcome Scales in AD.

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Card 17

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How are the cognitive outcomes in AD measured?

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Card 18

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The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) is a neuropsychological diagnostic tool used in AD. How does it work?

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Card 19

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Using the MMSE, what score will indicate AD onset?

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Card 20

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What are the drawbacks of MMSE?

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Card 21

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Why is diagnosing AD early beneficial?

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Card 22

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How common is Alzheimer's among all forms of dementia?

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Card 23

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Alzheimer's can only be definitively confirmed at post-mortem. What are the cellular hallmarks of the disease?

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Card 24

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B-amyloid is expressed in nerve and glia cell membranes. It is responsible for cell structure and cell-cell regulation. Describe its secretion.

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Card 25

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How is B-amyloid related to Alzheimer's?

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