Which of the Following Statements About Acetylcholine Is Correct

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about acetylcholine is correct?

• A) Acetylcholine binds to nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.
• B) Acetylcholine binds to adrenergic receptors.
• C) Acetylcholine synthesis is catalyzed by acetylcholinesterase
• D) Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released by most sympathetic postganglionic neurons.
• E) Acetylcholine is generally transported back into presynaptic nerve terminals without being enzymatically degraded.

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