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Syeda Kamal
on Dec 09, 2024
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Older individuals with Alzheimer's disease differ from older individuals without Alzheimer's disease in that they:
A) have neurofibrillary tangles in hippocampal and other brain cells.
B) have senile plaques between cells in some areas of the brain.
C) have an extraordinary number of neurofibrillary tangles.
D) have no senile plaques.
Neurofibrillary Tangles
Abnormal accumulations of a protein called tau in the brain, associated with various neurodegenerative diseases.
Senile Plaques
Deposits found in the brain that are indicators of Alzheimer's disease, consisting of beta-amyloid protein and other substances.
- Recognize the indicators and development of Alzheimer's disease.
- Explain the biological foundations of Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the significance of plaques, tangles, and the anatomy and functionality of the brain.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the indicators and development of Alzheimer's disease.
- Explain the biological foundations of Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the significance of plaques, tangles, and the anatomy and functionality of the brain.
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