Question

Which of the following is not a microscopic change (neuromarker) used to define Alzheimer’s disease at autopsy?

a. neurofibrillary tangles

b. increases in cerebrospinal fluid

c. neuron death

d. amyloid plaques

Answer 1

Amyloid plaques are not considered a microscopic change or neuromarker for Alzheimer’s disease at autopsy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Neurofibrillary tangles, increases in cerebrospinal fluid, and neuron death are all microscopic changes used to define Alzheimer’s disease at autopsy. However, amyloid plaques are not considered a microscopic change or neuromarker.