What would most likely happen if there were a decrease in the number of acetylcholine receptors in an NMJ?

A) decreased neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft
B) increased sodium ion influx at the motor endplate
C) decreased action potential generation at the motor endplate
D) increased action potential generation at the motor endplate


C

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