A challenge with treatment for Alzheimer's that involves trying to inhibit the production of beta-amyloid is that
A) it causes an increase in neurofibrillary tangles.
B) it decreases brain metabolism.
C) the enzymes that favor beta-amyloid production have not been identified.
D) it is not known if beta-amyloid production is caused by Alzheimer's or if it is a response to it.

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Beta-amyloid plaques are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, but it's still debated whether their production is a cause or a consequence of the disease. This uncertainty complicates efforts to target beta-amyloid in treatments.

A Challenge with Treatment for Alzheimer's That Involves Trying to Inhibit