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Pharmacology
Ch. 7
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10/02/2007

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acetylcholine
Definition
a natural chemical in the uired for memory and thinking
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Alzheimer disease
Definition
a disease of the elderly causing progrssive deterioration of mental and physical abilities.
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alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Definition
an enzyme found predominately in the liver; high levels may indicate liver damage.
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anorexia
Definition
a diminished appetite
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dementia
Definition
decrease in cognitive functioning caused by Alzheimer's disease.

decrease in memory, decision making, speech, etc.
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dementia
Definition
decrease in cognitive functioning caused by Alzheimer's disease.

decrease in memory, decision making, speech, etc.
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ginkgo biloba
Definition
an herb that appears to increase blood flow to the brain
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ginseng
Definition
anherb used to improve energy and mental performance
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hepatotoxic
Definition
capable of producing liver damage
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cholinesterase inhibitors
Definition
drugs used to TREAT Alzheimers disease, NOT CURE.
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cholinesterase inhibitors
Definition
drugs used to TREAT Alzheimers disease, NOT CURE, but help slow the progression of the disease.
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