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

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Amyloid plaques are clumps of beta-amyloid protein that form in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. They are thought to be a major contributor to the symptoms of the disease.

Amyloid Plaques