On autopsy, Dan's brain showed a high incidence of twisted and tangled neurons, along with some general cortical shrinkage. This evidence most likely suggests that Dan may have died from:
A) a major stroke
B) a transient ischemic attack
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) atherosclerosis

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Autopsies of deceased people in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease have revealed a characteristic pattern of damaged brain areas where neurons are no longer neatly ordered but instead are disorganized, looking like little bits of braided yarn. Cortical shrinkage is also revealed in the brain scans of people living with Alzheimer's disease.

On Autopsy, Dan's Brain Showed a High Incidence of Twisted