As Red ages,his ability to remember things is declining.His doctor believes that there is a biological reason for this deterioration and prescribes a drug to improve Red's memory.The doctor most likely prescribed a drug that would ____ the amount of _____ activity in the brain.
A) increase; dopamine
B) decrease; glutamate
C) increase; acetylcholine
D) decrease; serotonin

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is involved in memory, so increasing its activity would be the best option for improving Red's memory. Dopamine, glutamate, and serotonin have different roles in the brain and are not directly related to memory.

As Red Ages,his Ability to Remember Things Is Declining