Q. Alzheimer’s disease in human is associated with the deficiency of

A) Dopamine
B) Glutamic acid
C) Acetylcholine
D) Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)
Explanation

Alzheimer’s disease in humans is associated with the deficiency of acetylcholine. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive disorder, in which brain cells (neurons) deteriorate, resulting in the loss of cognitive functions, primarily memory, judgement and reasoning, movement, coordination and pattern recognition. In advanced stages of the disease, all memory and mental functioning may be lost.

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