Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases?
A) In both cases, the patient slowly loses memory and slowly drifts into inactivity.
B) In both cases, the patient becomes increasingly excited and over stimulated.
C) Patients with AD produce too much beta amyloid while those with PD produce too little dopamine.
D) Patients with AD produce too little beta amyloid while those with PD produce too little dopamine.
E) Patients with AD produce too much beta amyloid while those with PD produce too much dopamine.

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Alzheimer disease results in neurons containing too much beta amyloid. Parkinson disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Comparison of Alzheimer's