The neurofibrillary tangles associated with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are best described as
A) tangled, strand-like filaments in brain cells.
B) tangled, strand-like filaments throughout the nervous system.
C) gummy protein deposits in the cortex.
D) gummy protein deposits throughout the nervous system.

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Neurofibrillary tangles are tangled, strand-like filaments that occur inside the brain cells (neurons) and are primarily composed of a protein called tau. They are a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

The Neurofibrillary Tangles Associated with Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer's