Which process occurs first in the development of Alzheimer's disease?
A) N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are overstimulated.
B) Chemical changes in tau proteins cause structural collapse.
C) Beta amyloid plaques form and impair transmission of signals along neural pathways.
D) There is a decline in the production of acetylcholine.

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Alzheimer's disease is attributed to several changes within the brain that cause progressive cognitive impairments. First, there is a decline in the production of acetylcholine, which reduces neurotransmitters and disrupts cognitive processes.

Which Process Occurs First in the Development of Alzheimer's Disease