A Condition Known as Flaccid Paralysis

question 79

Multiple Choice

A condition known as flaccid paralysis:

• A)arises because the muscle is incapable of contracting in response to nervous stimulation
• B)arises because acetylcholinesterase levels are artificially low
• C)arises because the muscle is incapable of relaxing
• D)arises because acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction never breaks down
• E)all of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life with essential roles in body tissue structure, function, and regulation.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic process in which glucose is generated from non-carbohydrate substrates to maintain blood glucose levels.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, essential for many functions in living organisms.

Protein

Proteins are large biomolecules essential for structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.