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


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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