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Elderly people suffering from Alzheimer's disease have decreased activity levels of the neurotransmitter ________ in the brain.
A) GABA
B) acetylcholine
C) serotonin
D) dopamine
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to impaired daily functioning.
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a critical role in the function of the brain and muscles.
Neurotransmitter
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.
- Acknowledge the existence of memory disorders and their effects on memory function, such as Alzheimer’s disease and infantile amnesia.
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- Acknowledge the existence of memory disorders and their effects on memory function, such as Alzheimer’s disease and infantile amnesia.
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