On autopsy, the brain of a patient who died of Alzheimer's disease will show the characteristic neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the presence of abnormal protein deposits in the brain, such as neurofibrillary tangles (made up of a protein called tau) and senile plaques (made up of beta-amyloid protein). These can be seen on autopsy as hallmarks of the disease.

On Autopsy, the Brain of a Patient Who Died of Alzheimer's