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tuffie

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The major source of the brain's acetylcholine is often degenerated in Alzheimer's patients. This area is the __________.
 
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Posttraumatic amnesia for events that occur in the period after a concussive blow to the head is called __________ amnesia.
 
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wergv

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: basal forebrain

Answer to Question 2

Answer: anterograde


tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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