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Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain. It leads to mental deterioration. Victims may have memory loss, short attention span, and even language loss. A lack of acetylcholine is associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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Which system sends and receives messages within the body?

There isn't any. You're thinking of the nervous system - but the messages are all chemical. The electrical activity is a side effect.


Does the effect of epinephrine mimic the effect of the sympathetic nervous system or the parasympathetic nervous system?

The effect of epinephrine mimics the effect of the sympathetic nervous system. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline, and it activates the "fight or flight" responses in the body, such as increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and increasing blood flow to muscles.


Does the central nervous system consist of the somatic nervous system?

No. Nervous System is comprised of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) The PNS is comprised of the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System is comprised of the Sympathetic Nervous System, the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Enteric Nervous System


The portion of the nervous system away from the central nervous system?

The peripheral nervous system is the portion of the nervous system away from the central nervous system. It consists of nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body, including sensory and motor neurons. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.


The somatic nervous system is a component of what nervous system?

The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system. This system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information.