A drug that inactivates acetylocholinesterase

a. stops the release of ACh from presynaptic endings
b. prevents the attachment of ACh to its receptor
c. increases the ability of ACh to stimulate postsynaptic cells
d. all of these are correct


Answer: c. increases the ability of ACh to stimulate postsynaptic cells

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