A drug that inactivates AChE would be expected to
A) prolong the effects of ACh in the synapse.
B) terminate the effects of ACh in the synapse.
C) speed up the synthesis of ACh.
D) impair the synthesis of ACh.
E) activate the presynaptic autoreceptor for ACh.
Answer: A
Rationale: A drug that inactivates AChE would be expected to prolong the effects of Ach in the synapse.
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