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Across 5. A neurotransmitter that affects brain and muscle function 8. They have roles primarily in maintaining the stability of microtubules in axons 12. The process of sending and receiving information through verbal or nonverbal means 13. Acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language 18. Static dementia refers to the loss of cognitive functioning, including memory, thinking, and social abilities, which interfere with a person's daily life and activities 20. More than one cause 21. A neuron or nerve cell is an electrically excitable cell that communicates with other cells via specialized connections called synapses 23. Temporary or Permanent Loss of memory 25. An approach to caring for people with dementia that focuses on their remaining abilities and helps them maintain positive emotional states 26. Are aggregates of misfolded proteins that form in the spaces between nerve cells 28. False perceptions of sensory experiences 31. Thiamine B1 Deficiency braincells cant function without energy often caused by chronic alcohol abuse 34. Chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons in the brain and nervous system 35. Is a psychological theory that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Down 1. A feeling of sincere concern for someone who is experiencing something difficult or painful 2. Destruction of neurons and brain matter related to multiple concussions such as football associated with repeated head trauma. 3. The most common Dementia caused by tangles and amyloid plaques 4. A neurological disorder that affects the ability to process sensory information and recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells. 6. A neurological condition that makes it hard or impossible to make certain movements, even though you have the desire and ability to do so. 7. Cell Dies, Glutamate is released which triggers amyloid build up 9. Breakdown and deterioration of the cognitive and speech centers 10. Projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons through chemical and electric signals. 11. The ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their place. 14. Mad Cow Disease (BSE)Prion deformation disease 15. Is an umbrella term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. 16. Is a group of brain disorders that can be reversed and managed once we have fixed the primary cause. 17. Intracellular aggregates of hyperphosphorylated tau protein that are most commonly known as a primary biomarker of Alzheimer's disease. 19. Non-reversible dementia is a result of progressive brain damage leading to a decline in cognition that remains stable over time 22. LBD Parkinsons Disease with dementia 24. The long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells. 27. Intense, irrational, persistent instinct or thought process of fearful feelings and thoughts. 29. A behavior aimed at opposing or attacking something or someone. 30. Multi infarct or post CVA damage to brain centers 32. A small gap at the end of a neuron that allows a signal to pass from one neuron to the next2. Synapses are found where neurons connect with other neurons 33. A misfolded protein that induces misfolding in normal variants of the same protein, leading to cellular death.