Acetylcholinesterase:
A) catalyzes synthesis of acetylcholine.
B) is regulated by binding of cocaine.
C) hydrolyzes acetylcholine inside the presynaptic cell.
D) normally functions to prolong stimulation of the postsynaptic cell.
E) must be secreted into the synaptic cleft.

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Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft, terminating the signal between neurons.