What is the action of the binding of muscarine to its receptors in the digestive system?
A. Alpha subunits bind to K+ channels, open them, leading to hyperpolarization.
B. Beta-gamma subunits bind to K+ channels, open them, leading to hyperpolarization.
C. Beta-gamma subunits bind to K+ channels, close them, leading to depolarization.
D. Alpha subunits bind to K+ channels, close them, leading to depolarization.
Answer: D
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