Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Impact on Neurotransmission

What is the main protein that affects Parkinson's disease?

• Beta-amyloid

• Alpha-synuclein

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

Which area of the brain produces the neurotransmitter dopamine?

• Tegmentum

• Hippocampus

• Forebrain

• Cerebellum

What is the main cause of memory decline in Alzheimer's disease?

• Underproduction of serotonin

• Degeneration of acetylcholine

• Accumulation of alpha-synuclein

• Overproduction of dopamine

Which type of medication is commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease by blocking the activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase?

• Cholinesterase inhibitors

• Reuptake Inhibitors

• Receptor Blockers

• Amyloid-beta antibodies

What is the main target of amyloid-beta antibodies in treating Alzheimer's disease?

• Increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain

• Blocking the activity of acetylcholinesterase

• Binding to and helping to clear the excess amyloid-beta protein from the brain

• Clearing excess dopamine from the brain

Which medication is used to treat Parkinson's disease by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain?

• Levodopa

• Cholinesterase inhibitors

• MAO-B inhibitors

• Receptor Blockers

What is the main function of Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors in treating Parkinson's disease?

• Increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain

• Blocking the activity of acetylcholinesterase

• Blocking the enzyme MAO-B, which plays a role in breaking down certain neurotransmitters, including dopamine

• Clearing excess amyloid-beta protein from the brain

Which area of the brain primarily stores short- and long-term memory?

• Forebrain

• Hippocampus

• Tegmentum

• Cerebellum

What is the main cause of degeneration of neurons in Parkinson's disease?

• Accumulation of beta-amyloid protein

• Overproduction of acetylcholine

• Underproduction of dopamine

• Degeneration of serotonin

What is the main cause of toxic brain cells that cause degeneration of neurons in Parkinson's disease?

• Accumulation of alpha-synuclein

• Overproduction of dopamine

• Degeneration of acetylcholine

• Underproduction of acetylcholine