Altered Tau Protein Cannot Bind to Its Usual Targets Within

question 211

Multiple Choice

Altered tau protein cannot bind to its usual targets within axons, and so it ____.

• A) stops spreading into the cell body and dendrites
• B) stops spreading into the cell body only
• C) starts spreading into the cell body only
• D) starts spreading into the cell body and dendrites

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Definitions:

Sensory Systems

The parts of the body involved in receiving and processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.

Hearing

The sensory process by which sound waves are converted into electrical signals and interpreted by the brain, allowing the perception of sound.

Vision

The faculty or state of being able to see; also, a concept or plan regarding the future.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life, typically considered to be from ages 40 to 65, marked by stability, maturity, and established social and economic roles.