A possible treatment for Alzheimer's is the administration of drugs that:
A) stimulate acetylcholine receptors.
B) inhibit the basal forebrain.
C) inhibit acetylcholine release.
D) increase Aß42 production.

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the loss of cholinergic neurons that produce acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter in learning and memory. Therefore, drugs that stimulate acetylcholine receptors, such as cholinesterase inhibitors, have shown effectiveness in improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients. Inhibiting the basal forebrain or acetylcholine release would worsen symptoms, while increasing Aß42 production would worsen the pathology of the disease.

A Possible Treatment for Alzheimer's Is the Administration of Drugs