Fred was diagnosed with a disease that is characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Which of the following diseases does Fred have?
a. Huntington's disease
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Korsakoff's disease
d. Alzheimer's disease
Answer: D
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