Alzheimer's disease is evident in post-mortem brains by:
A)Smaller ventricles
B)Atrophy of the cerebral cortex by plaque deposits
C)Plaque deposits on the medulla oblongata
D)None of the above are correct.

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the atrophy of the cerebral cortex and the presence of plaque deposits, specifically beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Smaller ventricles and plaque deposits on the medulla oblongata are not specific to Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Is Evident in Post-Mortem Brains By