Aricept and Reminyl are two medications that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease because they:
a. facilitate in reconstructing the hippocampus.
b. boost levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
c. thicken the cortex of the frontal lobes.
d. prevent deterioration of the temporal lobes.
b. boost levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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