What is the function of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase?
A. It synthesizes acetylcholine from the diet.
B. It increases the sensitivity of the postsynaptic cell to acetylcholine.
C. It blocks further release of the transmitter acetylcholine.
D. It breaks acetylcholine down into components for recycling.
Answer: D
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