Which Statement Regarding the Ligand-Gated Channel at the Vertebrate Neuromuscular

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the ligand-gated channel at the vertebrate neuromuscular junction is false?

• A) It binds acetylcholine.
• B) K⁺ travels through this channel when it is open.
• C) Two acetylcholine molecules need to bind to the intracellular side of the receptor.
• D) When the channel opens, ions depolarize the membrane.

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