How does alzheimers affect the system?

Answer 1

Alzheimer's is a debilitating disease that affect the brain primarily. It is a type of dementia wherein memory and cognition becomes gradually impaired. The cause is yet to be know as no clear evidence have been show to track the trigger of the disease. Depletion and improper synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine have been pointed as the culprit, leading to gradual atrophy or shrinking of the brain matter. In effect, this leads to a decline in mental faculties.