[Campbell Biology P.1155] Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteris... | Practice Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of a nervous system disorder discussed in the text?
- A: Schizophrenia is primarily characterized by the death of dopamine-secreting neurons.
- B: Alzheimer's disease is associated with neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain.
- C: Bipolar disorder is treated by drugs that decrease the activity of biogenic amines.
- D: Parkinson's disease is typically linked to a buildup of amyloid plaques.
Explanation
The text explicitly states: 'Alzheimer's disease is a dementia in which neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques form in the brain.'