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Intraneuronal Inclusions 01

Topic: Pathology

Created on Sunday, January 18 2009 by jdmiles

Last modified on Sunday, January 18 2009.


In the image above, note the structure indicated by the unnecessarily large green arrow.
What substance is the primary constituent of this structure?

 
        A) Tau
 
        B) Alpha-synuclein
 
        C) Nougat
 
        D) Amyloid
 
        E) Actin
 

 


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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS




A) tau

This answer is incorrect.


Tau protein is a major component of Pick bodies and neurofibrillary tangles.
However, it is not a component of the structure shown above.   (See References)

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B) alpha-synuclein

This answer is correct.


The big pink blob in this image is a Lewy body.
Lewy bodies are intranuclear inclusions comprised primarily of alpha-synuclein.   (See References)

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C) nougat

This answer is incorrect.


Nougat is a major component of the inclusions found in many candy bars.
However, it is not a component of the structure shown above.   (See References)

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D) amyloid

This answer is incorrect.


Amyloid is a major component of senile plaques.
However, it is not a component of the structure shown above.   (See References)

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E) actin

This answer is incorrect.


Actin is a major component of Hirano bodies.
However, it is not a component of the structure shown above.   (See References)

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References:

1. Rowland, L.P. (Ed) (2000). Merritt's Neurology, 10th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. (ISBN:0683304747) Advertising:
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Intraneuronal Inclusions 01
Question ID: 111508139
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 01/18/2009
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