The Neurofibrillary Tangles Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Are Best Described

question 38

Multiple Choice

The neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease are best described as

• A)tangled, strand-like filaments in the cortex.
• B)tangled, strand-like filaments throughout the nervous system.
• C)gummy protein deposits in the cortex.
• D)gummy protein deposits throughout the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Component

Refers to the observable actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Perceptual Component

An essential part of perception involving the interpretation and organization of sensory information to understand an object or event.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physical responses such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Increased Digestion

An enhancement in the process by which food is broken down by the body to be absorbed into the bloodstream for nourishment.