Alzheimer’s disease in humans is associated with the deficiency of (a) glutamic acid (b) acetylcholine (c) gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) (d) dopamine.

Alzheimer’s disease in humans is associated with the
deficiency of
(a) glutamic acid (b) acetylcholine
(c) gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
(d) dopamine.
by

1 Answer

Answer :

b) acetylcholine
by

Related questions

Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA.

Description : Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA.

Last Answer : c) dopamine

Infant i le convu ls ions due to lesser formation of gamma amino butyric acid from glutamic acid is seen in the deficiency of (A) Glutamate-dehydrogenase (B) Pyridoxine (C) Folic acid (D) Thiamin

Description : Infant i le convu ls ions due to lesser formation of gamma amino butyric acid from glutamic acid is seen in the deficiency of (A) Glutamate-dehydrogenase (B) Pyridoxine (C) Folic acid (D) Thiamin

Last Answer : Answer : B

Binding of gamma-aminobutyric acid to its receptors in brain increases the permeability of cell membrane to (A) Cl– (B) Na+ (C) K+ (D) Ca++

Description : Binding of gamma-aminobutyric acid to its receptors in brain increases the permeability of cell membrane to (A) Cl– (B) Na+ (C) K+ (D) Ca++

Last Answer : Answer : A

The following are neurotransmitters in the autonomic ganglia: a. GABA b. noradrenaline c. acetylcholine d. 5 HT

Description : The following are neurotransmitters in the autonomic ganglia: a. GABA b. noradrenaline c. acetylcholine d. 5 HT

Last Answer : acetylcholine

The following are neurotransmitters at the autonomic post-ganglionic nerve endings: a. GABA b. noradrenaline c. acetylcholine d. 5 HT

Description : The following are neurotransmitters at the autonomic post-ganglionic nerve endings: a. GABA b. noradrenaline c. acetylcholine d. 5 HT

Last Answer : acetylcholine

Vitamin K is a cofactor for (A) Gamma carboxylation of glutamic acid residue (B) β-Oxidation of fatty acid (C) Formation of γ-amino butyrate (D) Synthesis of tryptophan

Description : Vitamin K is a cofactor for (A) Gamma carboxylation of glutamic acid residue (B) β-Oxidation of fatty acid (C) Formation of γ-amino butyrate (D) Synthesis of tryptophan

Last Answer : Answer : A

The primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is: A. Dopamine antagonism B. Adenosine antagonism C. Opening of neuronal chloride channels D. Facilitation of GABA-mediated chloride influx

Description : The primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is: A. Dopamine antagonism B. Adenosine antagonism C. Opening of neuronal chloride channels D. Facilitation of GABA-mediated chloride influx

Last Answer : D. Facilitation of GABA-mediated chloride influx

The neurotransmitter agent that is normally released in the sinoatrial node of the heart in response to a blood pressure increase is (a) Acetylcholine (b) Dopamine (c) Epinephrine (d) Glutamate (e) Norepinephrine

Description : The neurotransmitter agent that is normally released in the sinoatrial node of the heart in response to a blood pressure increase is (a) Acetylcholine (b) Dopamine (c) Epinephrine (d) Glutamate (e) Norepinephrine

Last Answer : Ans: A

Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it mimics the effect of(a) testosterone (b) dopamine (c) thyroxine (d) acetylcholine.

Description : Nicotine acts as a stimulant, because it mimics the effect of (a) testosterone (b) dopamine (c) thyroxine (d) acetylcholine.

Last Answer : (d) acetylcholine.

The following are true about the neurotransmitters: a. acetylcholine is inactivated mainly by presynaptic reuptake b. tyrosine is essential for the formation of dopamine c. noradrenaline is inactivated mainly by hydrolysis d. adrenaline is formed from methylation of the noradrenaline

Description : The following are true about the neurotransmitters: a. acetylcholine is inactivated mainly by presynaptic reuptake b. tyrosine is essential for the formation of dopamine c. noradrenaline is inactivated mainly by hydrolysis d. adrenaline is formed from methylation of the noradrenaline

Last Answer : adrenaline is formed from methylation of the noradrenaline

The following enzymes on the left are responsible for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters on the right: a. monoamine oxidase: noradrenaline b. cholinesterase: acetylcholine c. catechol-o-methyl transferase: dopamine d. dopa decarboxylase: adrenaline

Description : The following enzymes on the left are responsible for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters on the right: a. monoamine oxidase: noradrenaline b. cholinesterase: acetylcholine c. catechol-o-methyl transferase: dopamine d. dopa decarboxylase: adrenaline

Last Answer : dopa decarboxylase: adrenaline

Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by Options: 1) Decrease in acetylcholine reserve in motor nerve terminal 2) Decrease in dopamine reserve in motor nerve terminal 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine 4) Decrease in dopamine receptors

Description : Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by Options: 1) Decrease in acetylcholine reserve in motor nerve terminal 2) Decrease in dopamine reserve in motor nerve terminal 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine 4) Decrease in dopamine receptors

Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine

Select the prokinetic-antiemetic drug which at relatively higher doses blocks both dopamine D2 as well as 5-HT3 receptors and enhances acetylcholine release from myenteric neurones: A. Cisapride B. Prochlorperazine C. Metoclopramide D. Domperidon

Description : Select the prokinetic-antiemetic drug which at relatively higher doses blocks both dopamine D2 as well as 5-HT3 receptors and enhances acetylcholine release from myenteric neurones: A. Cisapride B. Prochlorperazine C. Metoclopramide D. Domperidon

Last Answer : C. Metoclopramide

Dopamine deficiency disease ?

Description : Dopamine deficiency disease ?

Last Answer : Dopamine deficiency can lead to Parkinson's disease

Pyridoxine deficiency may lead to convulsions as it is needed for the synthesis of (A) GABA (B) PABA (C) EFA (D) SAM

Description : Pyridoxine deficiency may lead to convulsions as it is needed for the synthesis of (A) GABA (B) PABA (C) EFA (D) SAM

Last Answer : Answer : A

Pyridoxin deficiency may lead to convulsions as it is needed for the synthesis of (A) GABA (B) PABA (C) EFA (D) SAM

Description : Pyridoxin deficiency may lead to convulsions as it is needed for the synthesis of (A) GABA (B) PABA (C) EFA (D) SAM

Last Answer : Answer : A

Which of the following diseases is associated with decreased levels of dopamine due to destruction of pigmented neuronal cells in the substantia nigra in the basal ganglia of the brain? a) Parkinson’s disease In some patients, Parkinson’s disease can be controlled; however, it cannot be cured.

Description : Which of the following diseases is associated with decreased levels of dopamine due to destruction of pigmented neuronal cells in the substantia nigra in the basal ganglia of the brain? a) ... of the central nervous system characterized by spongiform degeneration of the gray matter of the brain.

Last Answer : a) Parkinson’s disease In some patients, Parkinson’s disease can be controlled; however, it cannot be cured.

Vitamin B2 is associated with formation of (a) Actomyosin (b) FMN & FAD (c) Fibrinogen (d) Acetylcholine

Description : Vitamin B2 is associated with formation of (a) Actomyosin (b) FMN & FAD (c) Fibrinogen (d) Acetylcholine

Last Answer : (b) FMN & FAD

GABA(gama amino butyric acid) is (A) Post-synaptic excitatory transmitter (B) Post-synaptic inhibitor transmitter (C) activator of glia-cell function (D) inhibitor of glia-cell function

Description : GABA(gama amino butyric acid) is (A) Post-synaptic excitatory transmitter (B) Post-synaptic inhibitor transmitter (C) activator of glia-cell function (D) inhibitor of glia-cell function

Last Answer : Answer : B

Aspartate amino transferase uses the following for transamination: (A) Glutamic acid and pyruvic acid (B) Glutamic acid and oxaloacetic acid (C) Aspartic acid and pyruvic acid (D) aspartic acid and keto adipic acid

Description : Aspartate amino transferase uses the following for transamination: (A) Glutamic acid and pyruvic acid (B) Glutamic acid and oxaloacetic acid (C) Aspartic acid and pyruvic acid (D) aspartic acid and keto adipic acid

Last Answer : Answer : B

L-glutamic acid is subjected to oxidative deaminition by (A) L-amino acid dehydrogenase (B) L-glutamate dehydrogenase (C) Glutaminase (D) Glutamine synthetase

Description : L-glutamic acid is subjected to oxidative deaminition by (A) L-amino acid dehydrogenase (B) L-glutamate dehydrogenase (C) Glutaminase (D) Glutamine synthetase

Last Answer : Answer : B

Which among the following is an essential amino acid for man? (A) Alanine (B) Serine (C) Valine (D) Glutamic acid

Description : Which among the following is an essential amino acid for man? (A) Alanine (B) Serine (C) Valine (D) Glutamic acid

Last Answer : Answer : C

Folic acid contains (A) Pteridine (B) p-Amino benzoic acid (C) Glutamic acid (D) All of these

Description : Folic acid contains (A) Pteridine (B) p-Amino benzoic acid (C) Glutamic acid (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : D

Pantothenic acid contains an amino acid which is (A) Aspartic acid (B) Glutamic acid (C) β-Alanine (D) β-Aminoisobutyric acid

Description : Pantothenic acid contains an amino acid which is (A) Aspartic acid (B) Glutamic acid (C) β-Alanine (D) β-Aminoisobutyric acid

Last Answer : Answer : C

In glutathione (a tripeptide) is present apart from Glutamic acid and cysteine: (A) Serine (B) Glycine (C) Leucine (D) Phenyl alanine

Description : In glutathione (a tripeptide) is present apart from Glutamic acid and cysteine: (A) Serine (B) Glycine (C) Leucine (D) Phenyl alanine

Last Answer : Answer : B

The amino acid which has a pK near 4 and thus is negatively charged at pH 7 is (A) Alanine (B) Glutamic acid (C) Glutamine (D) Aspargine

Description : The amino acid which has a pK near 4 and thus is negatively charged at pH 7 is (A) Alanine (B) Glutamic acid (C) Glutamine (D) Aspargine

Last Answer : Answer : B

Which one of the amino acids could serve as the best buffer at pH 7? (A) Glutamic acid (B) Arginine (C) Valine (D) Histidine

Description : Which one of the amino acids could serve as the best buffer at pH 7? (A) Glutamic acid (B) Arginine (C) Valine (D) Histidine

Last Answer : Answer : D

Collagen is very rich in (A) Glycine (B) Serine (C) Aspartic acid (D) Glutamic acid

Description : Collagen is very rich in (A) Glycine (B) Serine (C) Aspartic acid (D) Glutamic acid

Last Answer : Answer : A

The amino acid which detoxicated benzoic acid to form hippuric acid is (A) Glycine (B) Alanine (C) Serine (D) Glutamic acid

Description : The amino acid which detoxicated benzoic acid to form hippuric acid is (A) Glycine (B) Alanine (C) Serine (D) Glutamic acid

Last Answer : Answer : A

What is produced when Glutamic acid is decar- boxylated?

Description : What is produced when Glutamic acid is decar- boxylated?

Last Answer : Gamma amino butyric acid or GABA.

Which of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesised in Miller’s experiment? (a) Alanine (b) Glycine (c) Aspartic acid (d) Glutamic acid (

Description : Which of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesised in Miller’s experiment? (a) Alanine (b) Glycine (c) Aspartic acid (d) Glutamic acid (

Last Answer : (d) Glutamic acid

. Sickle-cell anaemia is (a) caused by substitution of valine by glutamic acid in the beta globin chain of haemoglobin (b) caused by a change in a single base pair of DNA (c) characterized by elongated sickle like RBCs with a nucleus (d) an autosomal linked dominant trait.

Description : . Sickle-cell anaemia is (a) caused by substitution of valine by glutamic acid in the beta globin chain of haemoglobin (b) caused by a change in a single base pair of DNA (c) characterized by elongated sickle like RBCs with a nucleus (d) an autosomal linked dominant trait.

Last Answer : (b) caused by a change in a single base pair of DNA

The figure shows a hypothetical tetrapeptide portion of a protein with parts labelled A-D. Which one of the following options is correct? – HN – CH – CO – NH – CH – CO – NH – CH – CO – HN – CH – CO – CH2 OH CH2 SH CH2 OH CH2 CH2 CH2– COOH A B C D (a) D is the acidic amino acid-glutamic acid. (b) C is an aromatic amino acid-tryptophan. (c) A is the C-terminal amino acid and D is N-terminal amino acid. (d) A is a sulphur containing amino acid methionine.

Description : The figure shows a hypothetical tetrapeptide portion of a protein with parts labelled A-D. Which one of the following options is correct? - HN - CH - CO - NH - CH - CO - NH - CH - CO - ... -terminal amino acid and D is N-terminal amino acid. (d) A is a sulphur containing amino acid methionine.

Last Answer : (a) D is the acidic amino acid-glutamic acid.

Identify the basic amino acid from the following. (a) Tyrosine (b) Glutamic Acid (c) Lysine (d) Valine

Description : Identify the basic amino acid from the following. (a) Tyrosine (b) Glutamic Acid (c) Lysine (d) Valine

Last Answer : (c) Lysine

Which of the following amino acid is related to drought tolerance in plants ? a. Glycine b. Proline c. Glutamic acid d. None of these

Description : Which of the following amino acid is related to drought tolerance in plants ? a. Glycine b. Proline c. Glutamic acid d. None of these

Last Answer : b. Proline

Pantothenic acid contains an amino acid which is (A) Aspartic acid (B) Glutamic acid (C) β-Alanine (D) β-Aminoisobutyric acid

Description : Pantothenic acid contains an amino acid which is (A) Aspartic acid (B) Glutamic acid (C) β-Alanine (D) β-Aminoisobutyric acid

Last Answer : (D) β-Aminoisobutyric acid

Sickle cell anemia is caused a) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in beta polypeptide chain b) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain c) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in alpha polypeptide chain d) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in alpha polypeptide chain

Description : Sickle cell anemia is caused a) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in beta polypeptide chain b) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain c) When ... valine in alpha polypeptide chain d) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in alpha polypeptide chain

Last Answer : b) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain

What kind of acid is found in ants? a) acetic b) formic c) nitric d) glutamic

Description : What kind of acid is found in ants? a) acetic b) formic c) nitric d) glutamic

Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- FORMIC

Has anyone tried adding more amyloid-beta to see what happens in Alzheimer’s disease?

Description : Has anyone tried adding more amyloid-beta to see what happens in Alzheimer’s disease?

Last Answer : Okay, I am not very good with chemistry and such, so that was a bit difficult to understood. However….if I am understanding all this right; the plaques that are part of what causes Alzheimer’s are made of Amyloid-Beta. So, I am not getting why adding more would be beneficial.

What is the difference between alzheimer's disease and senility or dementia?

Description : What is the difference between alzheimer's disease and senility or dementia?

Last Answer : This is how the doctor described it to my grandmother. Alzheimers is when you walk up to a stove and you forget its a stove. Dementia is when you walk to the stove and forget why you walked over there.

Is there a scientific connection between pot smoking and Alzheimer's disease?

Description : Is there a scientific connection between pot smoking and Alzheimer's disease?

Last Answer : Pot smoking causes brain damage so yes it can lead to Alzheimer’s disease.

Your father earlier in his life says that if he gets Alzheimer's disease, he wants you to help him commit suicide. Later he get's Alzheimer's. Do you help him in his original request?

Description : Your father earlier in his life says that if he gets Alzheimer's disease, he wants you to help him commit suicide. Later he get's Alzheimer's. Do you help him in his original request?

Last Answer : No. He won’t remember.

Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge

Description : Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Degenerationof nerve cells'

Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge

Description : Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

How to catch Alzheimer's disease ? What is the test or how to diagnose the disease ?

Description : How to catch Alzheimer's disease ? What is the test or how to diagnose the disease ?

Last Answer : In general, skill judgment is a natural part of human nature. But people lose their memory, reason and judgment in a disease. The name of the disease is Alzheimer's. It usually occurs ... can be understood by understanding. For which consult a psychiatrist and if necessary he will give treatment.

Where can I find more information on Alzheimer's disease?

Description : Where can I find more information on Alzheimer's disease?

Last Answer : Alzheimer's disease is a progressive memory loss disease. The Alzheimer's Association is on the web at alz.org.

Is there any true treatment for Alzheimer's disease?

Description : Is there any true treatment for Alzheimer's disease?

Last Answer : There are no true treatments to cure Alzheimer's but there are many treatments that can slow the effects of Alzheimer's. You can get treatments to make your Alzheimer's less noticeable but Alzheimer's cannot be cured.

Does CBD oil help with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

Description : Does CBD oil help with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

Last Answer : Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want

Do you think Joe Biden is suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

Description : Do you think Joe Biden is suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

Last Answer : Yes l have seen my mom forgetting just like Joe does !

Will Alzheimer's disease be cured?

Description : Will Alzheimer's disease be cured?

Last Answer : Possibly it will someday. But, trust me - it is extremely more likely that ways will be found to prevent Alzheimer's than to actually cure it.