What are the characteristic changes in the brain of a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
A) Cortical atrophy with plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, impairing conduction
B) Increased acetylcholine (ACh) and decreased GABA and serotonin levels
C) Obstruction of many small arteries and arterioles throughout the cerebral cortex
D) Vacuoles forming in the neurons, rapidly destroying them

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by cortical atrophy, the presence of amyloid plaques, and neurofibrillary tangles, which impair neuronal conduction.

What Are the Characteristic Changes in the Brain of a Patient