How Does the Acetylcholine Receptor Respond to Prolonged Exposure to Acetylcholine

question 9

Multiple Choice

How does the acetylcholine receptor respond to prolonged exposure to acetylcholine?

• A) The receptor will flicker, and the rate of flickering will increase.
• B) Acetylcholine will no longer be able to bind to the receptor.
• C) Acetylcholine will remain bound to the receptor, and the channel will remain open indefinitely.
• D) Acetylcholine will remain bound to the receptor, but the channel will close.

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