Increased production and release of acetylcholine by the neurons of the cerebral nuclei would result in
A)flaccid paralysis.
B)spastic,uncontrolled muscle contractions.
C)decreased activity of upper motor neurons.
D)fewer action potentials along the corticospinal tracts.
E)muscular atrophy.

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Increase in production and release of acetylcholine by the neurons of the cerebral nuclei would result in overstimulation of the motor neurons leading to spastic, uncontrolled muscle contractions also known as spastic paralysis. Flaccid paralysis is caused by the loss of muscle tone due to a lack of activation of the motor neurons. Decreased activity of upper motor neurons, fewer action potentials along the corticospinal tracts, and muscular atrophy are not associated with increased acetylcholine production and release.

Increased Production and Release of Acetylcholine by the Neurons of the Cerebral