Roberto's Grandmother Is Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease

question 95

Multiple Choice

Roberto's grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. What might you expect is happening in her brain with regard to neurotransmitters?

• A) There is an overproduction of acetylchoine.
• B) There is too much curare in her system.
• C) There is diminished acetylcholine.
• D) There is an excess of receptors for the available neurotransmitter.

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