Which of the following is an example of a ligand-gated channel?
A) electrical synapses in a vertebrate heart
B) acetylcholine receptors at a neuromuscular junction
C) the breakdown of acetylcholine in a neuromuscular synapse
D) the action of NO on smooth muscle

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Acetylcholine receptors at a neuromuscular junction are examples of ligand-gated channels, where the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine opens the channel, allowing ions to flow across the membrane.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Ligand-Gated