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A ________ Is a Geologic Layer That Is Distinct Enough

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A ________ is a geologic layer that is distinct enough to allow it to be found regionally and used to correlate rocks.


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Neurofibrillary Tangles

Abnormal accumulations of a protein called tau that form inside neurons, contributing to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Cerebral Cortex

The gray, convoluted covering of the cerebral hemispheres that is responsible for the higher mental processes of language, memory, and thinking.

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, resulting from the death of brain cells and the breakdown of connections between them.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder marked by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe dementia.

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