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littleanan

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Which is a chronic neurologic disease caused by an imbalance in the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain?
 
  A) Huntington's chorea
  B) Parkinson's disease
  C) Alzheimer's disease
  D) dementia

Question 2

________ digestion consists of mastication, deglutition, and peristalsis.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Huntington's chorea does not involve an imbalance in these neurotransmitters.
B) Correct
C) Alzheimer's disease has a decreased level of acetylcholine, but dopamine is not affected.
D) Dementia is a chronic neurologic disease, but not related to neurotransmitters.

Answer to Question 2

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littleanan

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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