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Alzheimer's Disease affects the cognitive, or thought, processes of the brain. Alzheimer's is characterized by two abnormal structures in the brain: amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Although the distribution varies among individuals, the areas commonly affected in the brain include the association cortical and limbic regions. Well to answer your question more accurately, it affects the brain in essence meaning every aspect of it. So Alzheimer's affects all parts of your brain because of the degeneration.
Alzheimer's Disease causes extreme shrinkage of the Cerebral Cortex, certain subcortical regions and the Hippocampus due to the loss of neurons and synapses.
brain regions responsible for learning, reasoning, and memory. Autopsies of persons with AD show that these regions of the brain become clogged with two abnormal structures--neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.
The areas most affected are in the temporal lobe. The cerebral cortex and hippocampus tend to shrink, and the brain ventricles increase in size.
A healthy brain has blood flow going all through the brain. When something happens to the brain that area of the brain blood flow is less or not at all. This happens with drug use, accidents and Alzheimer's. If a person is put on a brain imaging machine his/her brain looks like it has holes in it with the affected part of the brain.
Nothing happens to the brain. Forgetness increases. Many things are forgot quickly by the person who gets that disease.
Alzheimer's Disease affects a great number of things.
The top few being:-
Mental Abilities - Including the ability to think, understand and remember.
- Emotions and Moods - Appearing Apathetic, withdrawn and not being able to control your mood are all common factors.
- Behavior - Repeating Actions and words, Hiding things, and outbursts that are unusual
- Physical Abilities - It can also lead to a digression in body functions over time.
I hope that helps.
Stephen
http://AlzheimersBooks.org
The frontal lobe of the Cerebrum as the frontal lobe is responsible for human's emotions, thinking and reasoning which is exactly the areas that affects Alzheimer's.
The part of the nervous system that is mostly affected by Alzheimer's disease is the cerebral cortex. However, the hippocampus is also affected.
The damage is done to the cortex, the problem solving, memory, and recognition area of the brain.
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Is grey matter a disease of the brain that would cause alzheimers?
Gray matter is a normal part of the brain, not a disease.
What is the scientific name for the organ that causes Alzheimers?
the brain.
What brain diseases happen to older people?
alzheimers, parkinsons, huntingtons
Is a transient ischemic attack a brief episode of bleeding in the brain?
Transient ischemic attack is a brief episode of lack of blood flow to part of the brain.
Is grey matter a disease of the brain like alzheimers?
No, grey matter is not a disease. Grey matter refers to the part of the brain and spinal cord where nerve cell bodies are located. Alzheimer's disease, on the other hand, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognition.
How effective are the available treatments for alzheimers?
For the most part, treatments for Alzheimers are rather effective but still presents significant flaws and problems. Brain training would probably work better than medicines since natural remedies tend to be more effective than artificial ones.
How does alzheimers affect the respiratory system?
Strokes affect the cells in the brain. Since the brain controls all parts of the body, the area of the brain that controls your respiratory system can be damaged due to the rupture of an artery in the brain.
Brain disorder marked by dementia and personality changes?
they are probably looking for alzheimers but this probably fits other diagnoses
What medication or diet do you need for people that have Alzheimers?
Read Change Your Brain, Change Your Age by Dr. Amen and get his cookbook.
What are the difference between heart attack and a stroke?
Heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked by a blood clot. Without oxygenated blood, the heart muscle begins to die.Stroke is a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Stroke happens when a blood vessel feeding the brain gets clogged or bursts.
Can a stroke cause alzheimers?
There is no evidence that one causes the other. The fact that victims of Alzheimer's, a form of dementia, die of any other disease, malady, etc, such as a heart attack or stroke, is attributable only to the overal degeneration of the brain and body; in other words, it is a coincidence. For more information, visit the following web page: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-disease-symptoms-types
When the to part of the brain is suddenly shut off it is called a stroke or brain attack?
Either one is equally correct, depending on the context. The word stroke - usually modified by ischemic or hermorrhagic - tends to be used in medical settings. The phrase "brain attack" was coined to help people understand that the event is very similar to what happens in a heart attack and requires the same immediate medical attention.
