Q85 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 2) · Biology
Which of the following diseases is considered as the most common form of dementia?
- Correct answerAAlzheimer's disease
- BParkinson's disease
- CGull's disease
- DGrave's disease
Solution
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It is the most common cause of dementia, which is characterized by a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral, and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently.
Parkinson's disease is primarily a movement disorder.
Gull's disease is related to hypothyroidism (myxedema).
Grave's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
Answer: Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease is primarily a movement disorder.
Gull's disease is related to hypothyroidism (myxedema).
Grave's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
Answer: Alzheimer's disease
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.