Dr Edmonson Is Working in the Lab with Cultured Neurons

question 45

Multiple Choice

 Dr. Edmonson is working in the lab with cultured neurons. He applies a drug that inhibits acetylcholinesterase. What does he expect to have occur?

• A) Acetylcholine will remain active in the synapse longer.
• B) Acetylcholine will be removed from the synapse faster.
• C) More acetylcholine will be released from the presynaptic cell.
• D) Acetylcholine will no longer be able to bind to post-synaptic receptors.

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