Desensitization of the Nicotinic Receptor Sooner After an Agonist Binds

question 12

Multiple Choice

Desensitization of the nicotinic receptor sooner after an agonist binds to the receptor means that:

• A) the ion flow through the open channel is reversed.
• B) G-proteins enter an inactive state.
• C) the nicotinic receptor ion channel closes.
• D) the agonist is repelled from the receptor binding site.

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