Neurofibrillary Tangles

question 66

Multiple Choice

Neurofibrillary tangles:

• A) may cause damage by stimulating the immune system.
• B) are an abnormal byproduct of a common protein.
• C) are present in adults with Alzheimer's disease but not in adults with Down syndrome.
• D) are collapsed proteins that normally hold neurons in place and transport nutrients.

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Definitions:

Axon

The main protruding branch of a neuron; it carries messages to other cells in the form of electrical impulses.

Neurons

are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Breastfeed

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.