Which of the following is consistent with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?
A) Genetics plays no role in the development.
B) Acetylcholine excess in the brain
C) CT scans show shrinking of the cerebral cortex.
D) EEGs show faster than normal brain waves.

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CT scans commonly show brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's disease due to the loss of neurons and connections between them. Genetics do play a role in developing Alzheimer's disease, so choice A is incorrect. Acetylcholine deficiency, not excess, is a common feature of Alzheimer's disease, so choice B is also incorrect. EEGs typically show slower brain waves in Alzheimer's disease, so choice D is incorrect.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's