What would occur if ACh was not removed from the nicotinic receptors on skeletal muscle cells?
A) the cell would relax.
B) the cell would repolarize with the opening of chloride channels.
C) the cell would remain contracted until fatigued.
D) sodium would continue to move into the cell causing excitation.
E) both (c) and (d) above.

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If ACh is not removed from the nicotinic receptors on skeletal muscle cells, the cell will remain contracted until fatigued. This is because sodium would continue to move into the cell causing excitation, which would result in sustained muscle contraction.

What Would Occur If ACh Was Not Removed from the Nicotinic