While doing an autopsy of a brain, Dr. Howard shakes her head in disgust, saying, "This is just awful." When an assistant asks her what she sees, she says, "Two words ... deformed axons." What was the source of Dr. Howard's disgust?
A)Neuritic plaques
B)Neurotransmitters
C)Presbycusis
D)Neurofibrillary tangles

Question

While doing an autopsy of a brain, Dr. Howard shakes her head in disgust, saying, "This is just awful." When an assistant asks her what she sees, she says, "Two words ... deformed axons." What was the source of Dr. Howard's disgust? ​
A)Neuritic plaques
B)Neurotransmitters
C)Presbycusis
D)Neurofibrillary tangles

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of deformed axons typically indicates the presence of neurofibrillary tangles, which are a hallmark feature of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, the source of Dr. Howard's disgust is likely the severe neuropathology found in the brain, indicating advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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