Trenton, age 50, has Down syndrome. Compared to unaffected adults his age, Trenton is at greater risk for developing ______.
A) Huntington's disease
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Cooley's anemia
D) Cystic fibrosis

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Individuals with Down syndrome are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease as they age. Studies have shown that by age 40, almost all individuals with Down syndrome have the neuropathological changes associated with Alzheimer's disease in their brains.

Trenton, Age 50, Has Down Syndrome