What Would Occur If ACh Was Not Removed from the Nicotinic

question 88

Multiple Choice

What would occur if ACh was not removed from the nicotinic receptors on skeletal muscle cells?

• A) the cell would relax.
• B) the cell would repolarize with the opening of chloride channels.
• C) the cell would remain contracted until fatigued.
• D) sodium would continue to move into the cell causing excitation.
• E) both (c) and (d) above.

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