What Causes the Destruction of Neurons in the Brain of Alzheimer's

question 16

Multiple Choice

What causes the destruction of neurons in the brain of Alzheimer's patients?

• A) the buildup of excessive myelin sheath
• B) the buildup of a gluelike substance
• C) an excess of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
• D) an excess of the neurotransmitter dopamine

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A therapeutic technique that involves confronting fears directly by gradual exposure to the anxiety-provoking situation or object, under controlled conditions.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy technique effective in treating trauma by using guided eye movements.

Installation

In the context of therapy, it refers to the process of integrating new beliefs or behaviors into the individual's cognitive framework.

Directed Eye Movements

A therapeutic technique, commonly used in EMDR therapy, which employs eye movements to aid in the processing of traumatic memories.