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RiLee Pascoe
on Dec 01, 2024
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Paul is a 55-year-old man who has been having some difficulty recalling important details. On visiting a doctor, he was told that he was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The deficiency of __________ is most likely to be linked to Paul's condition.
A) prolactin
B) acetylcholine
C) serotonin
D) gamma-aminobutyric acid
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter involved in promoting wakefulness, muscle activation, and memory formation.
Prolactin
A hormone primarily associated with lactation, promoting milk production in breastfeeding women, but also involved in other functions like metabolism, regulation of the immune system, and pancreatic development.
- Recognize the functions and effects of different components of the human brain on behavior and bodily functions.
- Understand the genetic and environmental foundations of psychological disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the functions and effects of different components of the human brain on behavior and bodily functions.
- Understand the genetic and environmental foundations of psychological disorders.