Alzheimer’s disease involves damage to brain neurons that release ____, while Parkinson’s disease is caused by a

shortage of the neurotransmitter ____.



a. acetylcholine; dopamine
b. dopamine; acetylcholine
c. norepinephrine; serotonin
d. serotonin; norepinephrine
e. dopamine; acetylcholine


ANSWER: a

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