Acetylcholine in the neocortex is critical for executive function. Degeneration of the basal
forebrain cholinergic system is associated with cognitive decline in aging and Alzheimer's …

The action of acetylcholine in the neocortex is critical for executive function. Cholinergic
drugs can improve cognitive function in patient populations and normal adults. How …

Acetylcholine plays a critical role in the neocortex. Cholinergic agonists and
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors can enhance cognitive functioning, as does intermittent …

Cognitive functions such as working memory and selective attention depend on the action of
neuromodulators in the cerebral cortex, including acetylcholine. Drugs that act on the …

The behavioral and neural effects of the endogenous release of acetylcholine following
stimulation of the nucleus basalis (NB) of Meynert have been recently examined in two male …

Acetylcholine is a critical modulatory neurotransmitter for cognitive function. Cholinergic
drugs improve cognitive performance and enhance neuronal activity in the sensory and …

Background Cognitive reserve allows for resilience to neuropathology, potentially through
active compensation. Here, we examine electrophysiological evidence for active …

The brain's cholinergic arousal pathways decline in parallel with the brain's executive
functions in aging and Alzheimer's Disease. The frontline and currently most effective …

The prefrontal cortex, a cortical area essential for working memory and higher cognitive
functions, is modulated by a number of neurotransmitter systems, including acetylcholine; …

The action of acetylcholine in the cortex is critical for cognitive functions and cholinergic
drugs can improve functions such as attention and working memory. An alternative means of …