Question

Identify the correct option
Statement – I : Alzheimer’s disease is most common in people above 65 years of age.
Statement – II : It is caused by loss of neurons and loss of memory.

• A. Statement I is correct but II is wrong.
• B. Statement I is wrong but II is correct.
• C. Statement I and II are correct.
• D. Statement I and II are wrong.

Hint:

Always correlate the age-related risk and pathological basis when studying neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Alzheimer’s disease indeed affects individuals more commonly after the age of 65. It is characterized by neurodegeneration, resulting in memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with cognitive tasks.