Questions: Current knowledge regarding the cause of Alzheimer disease is a deficiency in which neurochemical in the
Answers: A - D
A acetylcholine
B dopamine
C glutamate
D serotonin
Transcript text: Current knowledge regarding the cause of Alzheimer disease is a deficiency in which neurochemical in the
Answers: A - D
A acetylcholine
B dopamine
C glutamate
D serotonin
Solution
The answer is the first one (or A): acetylcholine.
Explanation for each option:
A. Acetylcholine - Correct. Alzheimer's disease is primarily associated with a deficiency in acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in memory and learning. The loss of acetylcholine-producing neurons is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
B. Dopamine - Incorrect. Dopamine is more commonly associated with Parkinson's disease, where there is a deficiency of dopamine in the brain. It is not the primary neurochemical involved in Alzheimer's disease.
C. Glutamate - Incorrect. While glutamate is involved in cognitive functions and its dysregulation can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, it is not the primary neurochemical deficiency in Alzheimer's disease.
D. Serotonin - Incorrect. Serotonin is primarily involved in mood regulation and is more commonly linked to conditions such as depression and anxiety. It is not the main neurochemical deficiency in Alzheimer's disease.
Summary:
The primary neurochemical deficiency in Alzheimer's disease is acetylcholine.