Which of the following describes the 'amyloid cascade hypothesis' of Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Amyloid-beta accumulation is the initiating factor that eventually leads to tau pathology and neuronal death
The amyloid cascade hypothesis posits that the imbalance between the production and clearance of Amyloid-beta is the fundamental event that triggers subsequent neurodegeneration, including the formation of tangles.
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