Which neurotransmitter is primarily deficient in the brains of patients with Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Acetylcholine
Alzheimer disease is associated with degeneration of cholinergic neurons in the brain. This leads to decreased levels of acetylcholine, which affects memory and cognition.
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