Which of the following is true about plaques and tangles seen in Alzheimer's Disease?
A) Plaques are insoluble, twisted fibers found inside the brain's cells.
B) Tangles are unique to Alzheimer's Disease and are not seen in other neurological conditions.
C) Plaques are accumulations of the protein substance beta amyloid.
D) Tangles are primarily composed of an abnormal variant of omega protein.
E) Plaques and tangles can be visualized on an MRI scan, which is the primary method by which Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer's Disease is diagnosed.

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Plaques in Alzheimer's Disease are indeed accumulations of beta-amyloid protein between the neurons in the brain. This is a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer's pathology.

Which of the Following Is True About Plaques and Tangles