If acetylcholine activity is high,
A) the animal is likely feeling drowsy or beginning to sleep.
B) there is decreased EEG-measured cortical arousal.
C) the brain waves are likely highly synchronized.
D) the brain waves are likely desynchronized.
E) nothing happens.

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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter associated with arousal and attention. High acetylcholine activity typically leads to increased cortical arousal and desynchronization of brain waves, which is the opposite of the synchronization seen during drowsy or sleep states.

If Acetylcholine Activity Is High