Consider the above background information and also a patient with Alzheimer's disease associated with the loss of cholinergic neurons in the brain. Which ONE of the following would NOT be expected to be a useful therapy for this patient? A drug that: A) blocks the effect of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors B) prevents the degeneration of neurons C) promotes the generation of new cholinergic neurons in the hippocampus D) inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase E) increases the release of acetylcholine
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