Plaques and Tangles in the Brain Characterize Alzheimer Disease

question 5

True/False

Plaques and tangles in the brain characterize Alzheimer disease.

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Definitions:

Lipid Profile Test

A blood test that measures the levels of specific lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, to assess heart disease risk.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods, but high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, involved in transporting cholesterol to the liver for removal from the body.

Brachial Artery

The major blood vessel of the (upper) arm that continues from the axillary artery.