A condition known as flaccid paralysis:
A) arises because the muscle is incapable of contracting in response to nervous stimulation
B) arises because acetylcholinesterase levels are artificially low
C) arises because the muscle is incapable of relaxing
D) arises because acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction never breaks down
E) all of these are true.

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Flaccid paralysis occurs when the muscle is incapable of contracting in response to nervous stimulation. This can be caused by various factors including nerve damage, toxins, or certain diseases. Low levels of acetylcholinesterase can also lead to paralysis, but this is not the only cause of flaccid paralysis. Muscle relaxation is not the issue causing flaccid paralysis, rather it is the inability to contract. Additionally, if acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction never breaks down, it can lead to muscle overstimulation and spasms, rather than paralysis. Therefore, only A is the correct choice.

A Condition Known as Flaccid Paralysis