What are neurofibrillary tangles associated with in the brain?
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The question is asking about the relationship between neurofibrillary tangles and their associated effects in the brain, specifically which of the provided options relates to memory impairment and other functions.
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Neurofibrillary tangles are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Neurofibrillary tangles are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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Neurofibrillary tangles are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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Neurofibrillary tangles are intracellular aggregates of hyperphosphorylated tau protein. They are a characteristic biomarker of Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia.
Sources
- Alzheimer's Disease | Stanford Health Care - stanfordhealthcare.org
- Neurofibrillary tangle - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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