Alzheimer's disease is thought to involve primarily
A)Loss of neurons that secrete or respond to catecholamines
B)Loss of adrenergic neurons
C)Loss of cholinergic neurons
D)Loss of neurons that secrete or respond to dopamine
E)The inevitable loss of brain function with aging

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the loss of cholinergic neurons, which are responsible for producing acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and learning. Over time, this leads to cognitive decline and dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease Is Thought to Involve Primarily