The breakdown of which of the following seems to be responsible for the impaired ability to form new memories?
A) gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the hypothalamus
B) leptin in the pancreas
C) serotonin in the amygdala
D) acetylcholine in the hippocampus

Question

The breakdown of which of the following seems to be responsible for the impaired ability to form new memories?
A) gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the hypothalamus 
B) leptin in the pancreas
C) serotonin in the amygdala
D) acetylcholine in the hippocampus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is primarily responsible for the formation of new memories in the hippocampus. Impairment of the release of acetylcholine has been linked to memory deficits, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.

The Breakdown of Which of the Following Seems to Be