What Happens to Acetylcholine After It Attaches to a Receptor

question 211

Multiple Choice

What happens to acetylcholine after it attaches to a receptor on the postsynaptic cell?

• A) It is broken down into two components.
• B) It is reabsorbed intact by the presynaptic cell.
• C) The postsynaptic cell metabolizes it as a source of energy.
• D) It continues to stimulate the postsynaptic neuron until replaced by another neurotransmitter.

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