The nucleus involved in Alzheimer's disease is:: (A) Basal nucleus of Meyernet, (B) Raphe nucleus, (C) Superior salivary nucleus, (D) Basal lobe of cerebellum
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Basal nucleus of Meyernet(Ref: Harrison 18th ed: 3306, 17th pg 2541)AD is associated with decrease in cerebral cortical level of acetylcholine. This degeneration occurs in nucleus basalis of Meyernet Q