One of the complications of Alzheimer's is an interference with learning and memory.An effect of this disease should involve _____.
A)changes in the concentration of ions in the extracellular fluid surrounding neurons
B)changes in myelination of axons
C)changes to the chemical structure of neurotransmitters
D)molecular and structural changes at synapses
E)structural changes to ion channels in axons

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Alzheimer's disease causes molecular and structural changes at synapses, which in turn impairs communication between neurons, leading to interference with learning and memory. The other choices do not directly relate to the cognitive deficits seen in Alzheimer's disease.

One of the Complications of Alzheimer's Is an Interference with Learning