PSY BEH 113D Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Neurofibrillary Tangle, Basal Forebrain, Tau Protein
13 Jan 2020
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Problems coming up with the right word or name. Trouble remembering names when introduced to new people. Having greater difficulty performing tasks in social or work settings. Forgetting material that one has just read. Forgetfulness of events or about one"s own personal history. Confusion about where they are or what day it is. Need for help choosing proper clothing for the season or the occasion. Changes in sleep patterns, such as sleeping during the day and becoming restless at night. An increased risk of wandering and becoming lost. Personality and behavioral changes including delusions or compulsive hand motions. Requires full-time assistance with daily personal care. Lose awareness of recent experiences and surroundings. Changes in physical abilities, including the ability to walk, sit, and, eventually, swallow. Making a bad decision once in a while. Forgetting which day it is and remembering later. Tau protein tangles inside brain cells (neurofibrillary tangles) Damage in the brain difficulties with ordinary tasks.
