Preston just recently passed away,and when examining his brain,the medical examiner observes some unusual characteristics.First of all,there were a large number of neurofibrillary tangles in the hippocampus and surrounding region.Furthermore,he sees many senile plaques in the space between neurons in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus.If this is what killed Preston,how did he die?
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Schizophrenia
C) Huntington's disease
D) Alzheimer's disease

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The presence of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques is characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and other cognitive functions. Therefore, it is most likely that Preston died from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Preston Just Recently Passed Away,and When Examining His Brain,the Medical