A deficiency in acetylcholine appears to play a major role in the development of
a. Brain tumors
b. Alzheimer's disease
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Anorexia
e. None of the above
b. Alzheimer
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1. Cultural 2. Biological 3. Sociological 4. Psychological