Some insecticides interfere with the removal of acetylcholine from the synaptic cleft. What effect will this have on muscle contraction?
A. The muscle cell will lose all of its supply of calcium.
B. The muscle cell will be unable to be stimulated again.
C. The muscle cell will be in a state of constant stimulation, leading to a tetany response.
D. The muscle cell will have a single twitch and will be unable to contract again.
Answer:C
Some insecticides interfere with the removal of acetylcholine from the synaptic cleft. What effect will this have on muscle contraction?
A. The muscle cell will lose all of its supply of calcium. B. The muscle cell will be unable to be stimulated again. C. The muscle cell will be in a state of constant stimulation, leading to a tetany response. D. The muscle cell will have a single twitch and will be unable to contract again.