Acetylcholine

question 87

Multiple Choice

Acetylcholine

• A)binds to cholinergic receptors on preganglionic neurons and skeletal muscle cells
• B)destroys acetylcholinesterase
• C)binds to muscarinic receptors
• D)is released from all postganglionic neurons
• E)does all of the above except b

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