Desensitization of the nicotinic receptor sooner after an agonist binds to the receptor means that:
a. the ion flow through the open channel is reversed.
b. G-proteins enter an inactive state.
c. the nicotinic receptor ion channel closes.
d. the agonist is repelled from the receptor binding site.
Ans: C
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