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- 2. This type of phosphorylation of tau protein is linked to brain damage in diabetes and dementia
- 4. A protein formed in the brain that contributes to the formation of 'plaques' and 'tangles' in Alzheimer's
- 7. A common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes
- 8. Important lifestyle modification for diabetes and Alzheimer's prevention
- 11. This hormone plays an essential role in neuronal survival and brain function
- 13. This disease is known to be a major risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia
- 14. Type of sugar found in the bloodstream
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- 1. Barrier that regulates insulin entry into the brain
- 3. Elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream
- 5. First stage of Alzheimer's progression
- 6. The type of cells found in the pancreas that produce insulin
- 9. A crucial aspect of insulin action required for learning and memory
- 10. Insulin promotes the formation of these structural elements involved in neuronal connections
- 12. Shared risk factor for both Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes