Most of the drugs currently approved for treating Alzheimer's disease
A) promote greater synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh).
B) inhibit reuptake of dopamine.
C) boost acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
D) inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE).

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The drugs approved for treating Alzheimer's disease inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which is the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine (ACh), leading to an increase in its concentration. This is because a deficiency in ACh is one of the main causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Inhibiting the breakdown of ACh can therefore help to improve cognitive function in these patients.

Most of the Drugs Currently Approved for Treating Alzheimer's Disease