Loss of Which Neurotransmitter Activity in the Brain Correlates to the Severity

question 10

Multiple Choice

Loss of which neurotransmitter activity in the brain correlates to the severity of Alzheimer's disease?

• A) glutamate
• B) serotonin
• C) norepinephrine
• D) acetylcholine

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Definitions:

Opium

A narcotic drug obtained from the sap of the opium poppy, used historically both as a painkiller and recreationally, and known for its potent addictive properties.

Depressants

A category of drugs that reduce neural activity and slow down the functions of the body, often used to induce calmness and sleep.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Sensitivity

The quality or condition of being sensitive; the ability to perceive or feel stimuli.