Which macroscopic brain change is most characteristic of advanced Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Symmetrical atrophy with narrowed gyri and widened sulci
Alzheimer disease causes significant cortical atrophy, most prominent in the hippocampus, temporal, and parietal lobes. This results in the characteristic 'widened sulci' and 'narrowed gyri' seen on gross inspection.
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