Damaged and dying neurons sometimes collect around a core of protein and produce ____, which likely interferes with the normal functioning of other, healthy neurons.
A) neurofibrillary tangles
B) neuritic plaques
C) free radicals
D) antioxidant telomeres

Question

Damaged and dying neurons sometimes collect around a core of protein and produce ____, which likely interferes with the normal functioning of other, healthy neurons.
A) ​neurofibrillary tangles
B) ​neuritic plaques
C) ​free radicals
D) ​antioxidant telomeres

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neuritic plaques are aggregates of beta-amyloid protein that form in the spaces between nerve cells. They are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and are thought to contribute to the disruption of neuronal function.

Damaged and Dying Neurons Sometimes Collect Around a Core of Protein