The identification of basal forebrain degeneration in Alzheimer's disease implicated
A) the hippocampus in memory.
B) cholinergic neurons in memory.
C) the amygdala in memory.
D) serotonin in memory.
E) dopamine in memory.

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Basal forebrain degeneration in Alzheimer's disease is specifically related to the degeneration of cholinergic neurons. These neurons play a critical role in memory and cognition. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options (A, C, D, and E) are not directly related to the basal forebrain or cholinergic neurons in Alzheimer's disease.

The Identification of Basal Forebrain Degeneration in Alzheimer's Disease Implicated