Alzheimer's Brain Illustration (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Alzheimer's Brain Illustration

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The brain of an Alzheimer's sufferer can dramatically lose mass and shrink. In particular, center structures of the brain usually diminish early on. One such region, the hippocampus, is susceptible to early and severe damage, which can lead to memory loss and disorientation.

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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health

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