At the neuromuscular junction, the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) is degraded by acetylcholinesterase. If a neurophysiologist applies the naturally occurring acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, onchidal (produced by the mollusc Onchidella binneyi), to a synapse, what would you expect to happen? A. paralysis of muscle tissue B. convulsions due to constant muscle stimulation C. decrease in the frequency of action potentials D. no effect

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter. It plays a vital role in the central and peripheral neural systems. It is a compound made up of acetyl and choline and hence the name. It is important in regulating memory and cognition. It binds to the receptor on the other side of synapse to generate the response.

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase. Hence it increases the level of neurotransmitter at the synapse.

Alzheimer's and dementia patients have naturally low levels of acetylcholine. Hence acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is used in the treatment of these patients. Cholinergic crisis can develop when these inhibitors are prescribed.

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