Multiple Choice
How does donepezil work to improve the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease?
A) It induces sedation that reduces agitation in sufferers and allows recovery time for the brain, which in turn improves memory.
B) It stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into synapses.
C) It blocks the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine to improve the balance between dopamine and acetylcholine.
D) It blocks the enzyme that degrades acetylcholine, which increases the availability and prolongs the action of the neurotransmitter.
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