What is the main type of cell destroyed by Alzheimer's?
A. Synapse
B. Myelin sheath
C. Neurons
D. Glia
Answer (2)
Alzheimer's disease primarily destroys neurons , which are essential for transmitting signals in the nervous system. The loss of these cells leads to cognitive decline and memory issues. Other cells, like glial cells , though important for support, are not the main focus of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's. ;
Alzheimer's disease primarily destroys neurons, which are essential for signal transmission in the nervous system. The loss of these cells leads to cognitive decline and memory issues. Glial cells, while important, do not undergo the same level of degeneration in this disease.
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