In Alzheimer's disease, neurofibrillary tangles result when _______

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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 21, 2018

In Alzheimer's disease, neurofibrillary tangles result when ________ protein levels become elevated and disconnect from microtubules.

a. tetrodotoxin
b. tau
c. amyloid
d. tetanospasmin

Question 2

In a healthy brain, adjacent microtubules are connected by

a. microfilaments.
b. neurofilaments.
c. tau proteins.
d. phospholipids.

mariahkathleeen

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

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