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A schematic illustration of one possible configuration of lifelong events that lead to AD. Conducive metabolic conditions, associated with default mode activity patterns, may lead to regionally specific amyloid deposition. In turn, atrophy and dementia may then result. This metabolism cascade should be considered a hypothesis.
