In individuals who have died from Alzheimer's disease, twisted protein fibers have been found within the cells of the _____, which affects memory, as well as in other areas of the brain.
A) hypothalamus
B) hippocampus
C) frontal lobes
D) cerebellum

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The hippocampus is a critical region of the brain for memory formation and is one of the first areas to suffer damage in Alzheimer's disease, leading to the memory problems associated with the condition. Twisted protein fibers, known as tau tangles, are a hallmark of Alzheimer's pathology within the brain cells.

In Individuals Who Have Died from Alzheimer's Disease, Twisted Protein