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Assertion :Drugs which inhibit the action of acetylcholinesterase are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Reason: Acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter is decreased in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and disorders cognitive function( remember, problem-solve, and pay attention etc).
Drugs which inhibit the action of acetylcholinesterase are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease because Acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter is decreased in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
So, the correct option is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'.

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