How Would the Loss of Acetylcholinesterase from the Motor End

question 116

Multiple Choice

How would the loss of acetylcholinesterase from the motor end plate affect skeletal muscle?

• A)It would make the muscles less excitable.
• B)It would produce muscle weakness.
• C)It would cause spastic paralysis (muscles are contracted and unable to relax).
• D)It would cause flaccid paralysis (muscles are relaxed and unable to contract).
• E)It would have little effect on skeletal muscles.

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