In addition to other roles, acetylcholine appears to be involved in attention, arousal, learning, and memory, and its degeneration related to Alzheimer's disease. In what brain structure would you expect to find a high percentage of acetylcholine receptors?
A)Pons
B)H ypothalamus
C)Hippocampus
D)Thalamus

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The hippocampus is a critical brain structure involved in learning and memory, processes that heavily rely on acetylcholine. Degeneration of acetylcholine-producing neurons in Alzheimer's disease significantly affects the hippocampus, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.

In Addition to Other Roles, Acetylcholine Appears to Be Involved