Consider a Chemical That Blocks the Action of Acetylcholinesterase

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Multiple Choice

Consider a chemical that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase. What effect does this have on muscles?

• A) It would cause paralysis.
• B) It would cause action potentials to be inhibited, thereby rendering the muscle useless.
• C) The body would increase its production of acetylcholine to compensate.
• D) The axons of the motor neurons would atrophy, and the muscle would weaken.
• E) The muscle would have no way to relax, and spastic contractions would result.

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