Latrotoxin, produced by the poisonous black widow spider, increases the release of acetylcholine. How do muscle cells respond?
A) Muscle cells will experience a longer latent period when excess acetylcholine exists.
B) Muscle cells will become paralyzed when excess acetylcholine exists.
C) Muscle cells will experience fused or complete tetanus when excess acetylcholine exists.
D) Muscle cells will twitch irregularly when excess acetylcholine exists.
Answer: C
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