In a Normal Brain, the Protein Called Tau Is ________

question 89

Multiple Choice

In a normal brain, the protein called tau is ________

• A) a sticky substance at the core of a plaque.
• B) a neurotoxic substance that occurs in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
• C) acts like scaffolding, supporting a tube inside neurons and allowing them to conduct nerve impulses.
• D) are misshapen and tangled, causing the neuron tube to collapse.

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Definitions:

Idiosyncrasy Credit

A concept in social psychology that allows individuals to deviate from group norms without sanction if they have previously contributed positively to the group.

Legitimate Power

This refers to the authority someone has due to their position or role within a formal organizational setting.

Accumulate

To gather or pile up something gradually as time passes, often leading to a large quantity.

Exert Influence

The act of using one's power, authority, or personal appeal to affect or change someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions.