Alzheimer's disease appears to be caused by excessive levels of ________ in the brain.
A) glutamate
B) the tau protein
C) glycine
D) serotonin
E) the long form of the AB protein

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The accumulation of the long form of AB protein (beta-amyloid) in the brain is a hallmark feature of Alzheimer's disease. This protein forms plaques that disrupt communication between brain cells, leading to their degeneration and eventual cell death.

Alzheimer's Disease Appears to Be Caused by Excessive Levels of ________