When the production of the beta amyloid precursor protein, which normally produces neurons, goes away and produces clumps of cells that trigger inflammation and deterioration of nerve cells, this is called

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Dwayne Villanueva

Biology

9 June, 23:07

When the production of the beta amyloid precursor protein, which normally produces neurons, goes away and produces clumps of cells that trigger inflammation and deterioration of nerve cells, this is called

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Ashanti Yates · Answer 1

Alzheimer's disease

Explanation:

The amyloid precursor protein is a protein which is found the membrane of tissues and if broken down can form the beta-amyloid proteins.

The Amyloid precursor protein when present in the neurons are involved in the synthesis of neurons and synapses when are broken down forms the amyloid proteins,

These proteins get accumulated in the synapse region and form larger plaques which interfere with the transmission of the electrical signals. This accumulation triggers the body to deteriorate these nerve cells. This condition is known as Alzheimer's disease.

Thus, Alzheimer's disease is correct.