Neurofibbrilary Tangles Flashcards
1
Q
What do neurofibrillary tangles consist of
A
Twisted fibres of highly soluble tau protein
2
Q
Where are they found?
A
In the centre of dead and dying nerve cells
3
Q
What are tau proteins involved in?
A
Structure of nerve cells
4
Q
Where are tau proteins usually found?
A
Throughout a healthy nervous system
5
Q
What happens when tau proteins are working properly?
A
Help to stabilise nerve cells
6
Q
What happens if the tau proteins become overexcited
A
Assemble nerves in a chaotic and tangled form
