What is the fate of ACh following binding to receptors?
A)It remains bound, causing continued excitement.
B)It is removed by acetylcholinesterase.
C)It is actively reabsorbed by the axon terminal.
D)It is passively reabsorbed by the muscle cell.
E)None of the above.

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After binding to receptors, ACh is rapidly broken down by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, preventing continued excitement.

What Is the Fate of ACh Following Binding to Receptors