Multiple Choice
What would be the effect of a drug that inhibits the action of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase?
A) prolonged action of acetylcholine at its synapses
B) decreased duration of action of acetylcholine at its synapses
C) decreased synthesis of acetylcholine by the presynaptic cell
D) increased synthesis of acetylcholine by the presynaptic cell
Correct Answer:
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