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Your relative is experiencing memory loss related to Alzheimer disease.Research suggests that the decline in memory is due to a(n) _____ deficiency in this individual's brain.

A) serotonin
B) gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
C) acetylcholine
D) dopamine

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system associated with muscle contraction, arousal, and attention.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventual loss of independent function, associated with plaque accumulation and tangles in the brain.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or experiences, which can be temporary or permanent.

  • Recognize the importance of neurotransmitters in the functioning of the nervous system.
  • Identify disorders related to dysfunctions in neurotransmitter levels or neuron structure.
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