The formation of plaques composed of abnormal amyloid protein in the brain is a characteristic symptom of
A)Alzheimer's disease.
B)Parkinson's disease.
C)Huntington's disease.
D)Korsakoff's disease.

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Plaque formation in the brain is a characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Parkinson's disease is associated with the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, Huntington's disease is caused by an inherited genetic mutation, and Korsakoff's disease is caused by a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1).

The Formation of Plaques Composed of Abnormal Amyloid Protein in the Brain