An individual has just ingested a chemical that binds irreversibly to the ACh receptors in the sarcolemma. By itself it does not alter membrane potential, yet prevents normal neurotransmitter binding. Ignoring the effects on any other system, the consequence to skeletal muscle would be ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct answer


Ans: no contraction at all by nervous mechanisms, but contraction if stimulated by an external electrode

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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All of the following are parts of the humerus except which one?

A. Styloid process B. Capitulum C. Greater and lesser tubercles D. Head

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The membrane proteins that bind to a ligand and act in the body's chemical signaling system are ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The innermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds each axon is the

A) endoneurium. B) epineurium. C) fasciculus. D) fascicle. E) perineurium.

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