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151) The memory loss of people with Alzheimer’s disease results, in part, from a loss of brain cells that produce: A) GABA. B) acetylcholine. C) serotonin. D) dopamine. 152) In Parkinson’s disease a loss of cells that produce ________ is responsible for tremors and muscle rigidity. A) GABA B) dopamine C) serotonin D) acetylcholine 153) Low levels of ________ are associated with severe depression. A) serotonin and dopamine B) acetylcholine C) acetylcholine and dopamine D) endorphins and serotonin 154) Delaney’s levels of serotonin and norepinephrine are abnormally low. These low levels have been associated with: A) eating disorders. B) sleep disorders. C) depression. D) epilepsy. 155) When a person has severe depression, then it is likely that levels of serotonin: A) are abnormally high and norepinephrine are abnormally low. B) are abnormally low and norepinephrine are abnormally high. C) and norepinephrine are abnormally high. D) and norepinephrine are abnormally low. 156) Hilda’s husband is told that his wife is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and that she has lost brain cells that are responsible for producing: A) norepinephrine. B) dopamine. C) GABA. D) acetylcholine. 157) Raymond has Alzheimer’s disease, which means that: A) his brains production of endorphins is abnormal. B) his physical and mental abilities will eventually disintegrate. C) he suffers from severe depression. D) he suffers from frequent convulsive episodes. 158) Actor Michael J. Fox announced that he was leaving his hit show, “Spin City,” because he had Parkinson’s disease and wanted to spend more time with his family. His disorder is caused by: A) a loss of dopamine. B) overproduction of dopamine. C) overproduction of acetylcholine. D) a loss of acetylcholine. 159) Alexis is making a chart to serve as a study aid for her upcoming psychology quiz. She makes a list of different types of nervous system chemicals and their functions. She writes that the function of neurotransmitters is to: A) enable neurons to excite or inhibit each other. B) modulate the effects of hormones. C) promote digestion and regulate metabolism. D) affect the functioning of target organs and tissue. 160) The authors point out that the nervous system “house” would remain forever dark and lifeless without chemical couriers. Which of the following is NOT one of these messengers? A) neurotransmitters B) sodium ions C) endogenous opioid peptides D) endorphins