As a skeletal muscle contraction is initiated, acetylcholine binding alters the motor end plate membrane's permeability to

A) acetylcholinesterase.
B) sodium ions.
C) calcium ions.
D) chloride ions.
E) potassium ions.


B) sodium ions.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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