CLEP Intro to Psychology Exam Prep

Category - CLEP Intro Psychology

Mrs. Jones is told by the doctors that her husband’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is due to the _______.
  1. reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
  2. reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine
  3. reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter epinephrine
  4. reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine
Explanation
Answer: A - Mrs. Jones is told by the doctors that her husband’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is due to the reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Key Takeaway: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and terminal brain disease that is caused by the buildup of plaques on the brain. The disease is thought to be caused by a reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Alzheimer’s causes a number of degenerative symptoms that include memory loss, language difficulties, and motor problems.
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