Acetylcholinesterase

a. has enhanced activity from organophosphates.
b. inactivates a neurotransmitter.
c. is a neurotransmitter.
d. stimulates an excitatory postsynaptic potential.
e. triggers the release of sodium into postsynaptic cells.


B

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