Alzheimer's Drugs That Inhibit Cholinesterase

question 105

Multiple Choice

Alzheimer's drugs that inhibit cholinesterase:

• A) work by enhancing the breakdown of unused acetylcholine in synapses between neurons.
• B) stop the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.
• C) reverse the neuronal damage that has already occurred.
• D) treat symptoms temporarily.

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