Alzheimer's disease involves twisted fibers in neurons. These are called:

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain, including the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, which are twisted fibers within nerve cells. Vascular plaques refer to the build-up of fats and cholesterol in blood vessels, cerebral senile plaques refer to deposits of a protein called beta-amyloid in the brain, and neurocognitive tangles is not a recognized term in relation to Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Involves Twisted Fibers in Neurons