AP Psychology Exam Prep

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.