The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's type dementia patients are best described as
A) tangled, strand-like filaments.
B) gummy protein deposits.
C) plaques of dead nerve cells.
D) mineral deposits.

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Amyloid plaques are composed of gummy protein deposits, specifically beta-amyloid protein. These deposits accumulate between nerve cells in the brain, disrupting communication and leading to cognitive decline.

The Amyloid Plaques That Accumulate in the Brain of Alzheimer's