A promising approach for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease involves
A) an antagonist of glutamate receptors in brain.
B) infusion of L-DOPA into the brain ventricles.
C) a drug that blocks the immune system.
D) a vaccine that passively stimulates the immune system to destroy ?-amyloid.
E) the use of the opiate MPTP.
Answer: D
Rationale: A promising approach for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease involves a vaccine that passively stimulates the immune system to destroy β-amyloid.
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