Early Onset Alzheimer's is Similar to Early-Onset Parkinson's in That

Question

Early onset Alzheimer's is similar to early-onset Parkinson's in that both
A)result in amyloid plaques on neurons.
B)have a genetic basis.
C)activate the VTA.
D)involve the neurotransmitter glutamate.
E)inhibit the release of dopamine.

Accepted Answer

Both early onset Alzheimer's and early-onset Parkinson's have a genetic basis. While Alzheimer's is associated with mutations in the APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 genes, Parkinson's is associated with mutations in the SNCA, LRRK2, and PRKN genes.