Ask your own question, for FREE!
Health Sciences 18 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do the plaque forms in the brain?

thomaster (thomaster):

Due to a genetic mutation and/or environmental factors, toxic amyloid-beta peptides accumulate in the brain which in turn threaten healthy nerve cells in the surrounding areas. Once these toxic peptides are produced, a structure called plaque forms in the brain which leads to Alzheimer’s.

OpenStudy (dean.shyy):

Take a look at this graphical: http://is.gd/uCXf0U

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!