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Depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been implicated as a:

A) treatment of schizophrenia.
B) cause of Huntington's disease.
C) treatment for Parkinson's disease.
D) critical factor in Alzheimer's disease.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in stimulating muscle contractions and involved in various brain functions.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, loss of ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and withdrawal from reality.

  • Recognize the role of neurotransmitters and other elements in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease.
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