Question

What does the phrase degenerative brain disease mean as used in the following sentence from the passage?

Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease that can cause memory loss, disorientation, and changes in personality.
A. dysfunction of the brain stem
B. deterioration of brain tissue
C. demoralization of the brain
D. disagreement between brain tissue and nerve cells

Answer 1

B

Answer 2

I'm not 100% but I believe it is B

Answer 3

I would say D

Answer 4

You can read here : http://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/about/understanding/brain-nerve-cells.html

Answer 5

Thanks, both of you.

Answer 6

No problem.

Answer 7

I would think B because Alzheimer's over time breaks down the brain.