Roberto's grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. What might you expect is happening in her brain with regard to neurotransmitters?

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of neurons, including cholinergic neurons that typically release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter. This results in a decreased amount of available acetylcholine in the brain. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A and D are not correct, as they describe an excess of acetylcholine or receptors, which is not a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Option B is also incorrect, as curare is a muscle relaxant that blocks acetylcholine receptors and is not related to Alzheimer's disease.

Roberto's Grandmother Is Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease