Twisted protein fibers are found within the cells of the _____ and other brain areas of people who died from Alzheimer's disease.
A) hypothalamus
B) hippocampus
C) frontal lobes
D) cerebellum

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Twisted protein fibers, known as neurofibrillary tangles, are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and are found within the cells of the hippocampus and other areas of the brain important for memory and cognitive function. The hypothalamus and cerebellum are not typically affected by Alzheimer's disease, and while the frontal lobes can be affected, they are not as consistently impacted as the hippocampus.

Twisted Protein Fibers Are Found Within the Cells of the _____