Which enzyme is inhibited by donepezil in the treatment of Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: Acetylcholinesterase
Donepezil inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine. This increases acetylcholine levels in synaptic clefts.
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