Memory loss
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By Stephanie Koo 5a
Transcript of Memory loss
By Stephanie Koo 5a
A introduction to AD
•Alzheimer’s is often abbreviated as ad.
•Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the disease
•Disease of the brain
•Very common
•A fatal disease
Nervous system
brain
What area is affected?
cells Nerve cell (neuron)
brain
Passed down in genes
Lack of neurotransmitters
Break down of protein
What causes this condition?
Plagues and tangles
Permanent damage
Brain cells die (brain cells don’t duplicate)
rememberthinking
Reason
Confusion
How does this condition affect the body?
Compromises coordination
speaking
No cure
Medicine to slow down
Healthy diet
Keep mind active
testsdrugs
How can I treat/prevent it?
Bibliography
• www.kidshealth.com• www.worldbook.com• www.factmonster.com• www.aboutAlz.org