When ACh binds to nicotinic receptors, it
A) always produces an excitatory response.
B) always produces an inhibitory response.
C) sometimes excites and sometimes inhibits the target cell depending on the subtype of receptor.
D) sometimes excites and sometimes inhibits the target cell depending on the extracellular fluid surrounding the cell.

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Acetylcholine (ACh) binding to nicotinic receptors always produces an excitatory response by causing an influx of sodium ions, leading to depolarization of the target cell.

When ACh Binds to Nicotinic Receptors, It