Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Alzheimer and Parkinson 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 overstimulated.
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's disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain, whereas Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with the progressive loss of dopamine-producing cells in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra. Therefore, patients with AD produce too much beta-amyloid, while those with PD produce too little dopamine.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Comparison of Alzheimer