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magmichele12

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Aricept may slow the progression of Alzheimer's because it slows destruction of the neurotransmitter ____ in the brain.
 
  a. acetylcholine
  b. dopamine
 c. serotonin
 d. GABA

Question 2

A person with damage to the cerebellum might have problems with ____.
 
  a. memory consolidation
 b. emotionally-based memories
  c. procedural memories
 d. episodic memories


amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


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