Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 49 - 49.5 - Concept Check - Page 1102: 1

Answer

Alzheimer's disease is associated with the loss of memory related functions whereas Parkinson's disease is associated with the degradation of motor functions.

Work Step by Step

These diseases affect different regions of the brain and therefore affect different types of functions. Both diseases are associated with aging, typically occurring only in elderly people.
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