Amyloid plaques:
A. first accumulate in the hippocampus of patients with Alzheimer's
B. are collapsed proteins that normally hold neurons in place and transport nutrients
C. are present in patients with alzheimers but not adults with down syndrome
D. may be evidence of the brain's attempt to isolate and protect against damaging types of beta-amyloid
Answer: D. may be evidence of the brain's attempt to isolate and protect against damaging types of beta-amyloid
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