Amyloid Plaques

question 106

Multiple Choice

Amyloid plaques:

• A) are collapsed proteins that normally hold neurons in place and transport nutrients.
• B) first accumulate in the hippocampus of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
• C) are present in patients with Alzheimer's disease but not in adults with Down syndrome.
• D) may be evidence of the brain's attempt to isolate and protect against damaging types of beta-amyloid.

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