_______ neurons are particularly susceptible to neurofibrillary tangles, which are primarily made of _______ proteins.

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Pyramidal neurons are located in the cortex and hippocampus, which are the areas most severely affected by neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease. These tangles are primarily made up of tau protein, which forms twisted and tangled fibers within the neurons.

_______ Neurons Are Particularly Susceptible to Neurofibrillary Tangles, Which Are