Which of the following is a disease that involves a progressive deterioration of brain cells, especially in the cerebral cortex, and is a common cause of dementia?
A) atherosclerosis
B) osteoporosis
C) Parkinson's disease
D) Alzheimer's disease

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Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive loss of brain cells, especially in the cerebral cortex, and is a common cause of dementia. Atherosclerosis is a condition of plaque buildup in arteries, osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone density and strength, while Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and is caused by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.

Which of the Following Is a Disease That Involves a Progressive