A substance is found to have the same effect as acetylcholinesterase, but acts at a much faster rate. What effect would this substance have at a cholinergic synapse?
A. It would greatly reduce synaptic communication by depleting ACh levels in the synaptic cleft.
B. It would enhance synaptic communication by increasing the post-synaptic cells' sensitivity to ACh.
C. It reduce synaptic communication by destroying ACh receptors on the post-synaptic membrane.
D. It would enhance synaptic communication by concentrating ACh in the synaptic cleft.
Answer: A
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