Which of the Following Is Not a Pathological Hallmark for the Postmortem

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a pathological hallmark for the postmortem identification of Alzheimer's disease?

• A) the buildup of β-amyloid plaques
• B) neurofibrillar tangles composed of tau proteins
• C) brain shrinkage
• D) brain enlargement

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or culturally acceptable, which may or may not indicate a psychological disorder.

Brain Circuits

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to process information and control behavior.

Transmitter-Deactivating

A process or mechanism by which the activity of neurotransmitters is halted or diminished, effectively stopping their signal transmission in the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.