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What is Cognition?
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Cognition is the ability to intelligently process information. These processes include those involving memory
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What are cognitive enhancing drugs (nootropics) used to treat?
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Optimize mental function and to treat dementia
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What is Dementia?
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General term for loss of cognitive functions and behavioral impairment
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Alzheimer's disease Symptoms
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o Most common form of dementia o Episodic memory and language problems o Inability to function in daily activities o Vegetative state -> unable to perform basic self-care
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Alzheimer's disease Pathology
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1) Associated with loss of synthesizing and degrading enzymes for Ach (changes NT levels) 2) Neurotic plaques of extracellular deposits of B-amyloid protein and apolipoprotein E
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