A drug that inactivates the enzyme acetylcholinesterase would be expected to
A) prolong the effects of acetylcholine in the synapse.
B) terminate the effects of acetylcholine in the synapse.
C) speed up the synthesis of acetylcholine.
D) impair the synthesis of acetylcholine.
E) activate the presynaptic autoreceptor for acetylcholine.

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Acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the synapse. Inactivating this enzyme would prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, leading to its prolonged effects in the synapse.

A Drug That Inactivates the Enzyme Acetylcholinesterase Would Be Expected