Gareth donated his brain to science. After Gareth died, an examination of his brain revealed amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. What can scientists conclude from these observations of Gareth's brain? a) Gareth definitely had sporadic Alzheimer's disease b) Gareth definitely had early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease c) Gareth definitely did NOT have any form of Alzheimer's disease d) Gareth may or may not have had Alzheimer's disease
George had a spinal tap to test for biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease. What substances were George's doctors MOST likely looking for in George's cerebrospinal fluid? O a) acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and tau b) tau and amyloid protein C) amyloid protein and beta-secretase d) beta-secretase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Answer: b) Gareth definitely had early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease
Answer: b) tau and amyloid protein
Gareth donated his brain to science. After Gareth died, an examination of his brain revealed amyloid...
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