Which of the Following Is True About Neurofibrillary Tangles

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about neurofibrillary tangles?

• A) The tangles are common in the brains of Alzheimer's patients but rare in people without cognitive disorders
• B) The tangles block acetylcholine receptors and prevent the attachment of the neurotransmitter
• C) The tangles have been linked to the emotional and behavioural disturbances in Alzheimer's patients
• D) The tangles were first discovered in the brain autopsy performed in 1780

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Definitions:

Crutches

Supportive devices used to aid walking when an individual is unable to use one or both legs fully.

Physical Condition

The state of one's body, in terms of fitness, health, and overall wellbeing.

Swing-To Gait

A mode of walking or gait where both crutches or walking aids are advanced and then the legs swing to meet them, commonly used by individuals with lower limb disabilities.

Crutches

Assistive devices used to transfer weight from the legs to the upper body during movement, often used after injury or surgery.