[Campbell Biology P.1153] Which statement accurately differentiates Alzheimer's disease AD fr... | Practice Question
Which statement accurately differentiates Alzheimer's disease AD from Parkinson's disease PD based on the provided text?
A: AD primarily affects motor control due to dopamine neuron death, while PD leads to widespread cognitive decline.
B: AD is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, whereas PD involves the death of dopamine-releasing neurons in the midbrain.
C: Both AD and PD are primarily treated by L-dopa administration.
D: Protein aggregates are found only in AD, not in PD.
Explanation
The text clearly states that Alzheimer's is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, while Parkinson's disease involves the death of dopamine-releasing neurons in the midbrain.