What would happen if there were no AChE in the synaptic cleft?

A) The motor end plate could not be stimulated and no muscle contraction could occur.
B) The motor end plate could not be stimulated and continuous muscle contraction would occur.
C) The motor end plate would be continuously stimulated and no muscle contraction could occur.
D) The motor end plate would be continuously stimulated and continuous muscle contraction would occur.
E) The motor end plate would be unaffected because epinephrine not ACh stimulates the contraction of skeletal muscles.


Answer: D

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