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In myasthenia gravis acetylcholine:

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Esterase activity is inhibited

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Receptors on motor end plate are reduced

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Secretion from nerve terminalis is reduced

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Secretion from nerve terminalis is enhanced

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Solution

The correct option is B
Receptors on motor end plate are reduced

Acetylcholine receptors on motor end plate are reduced in myasthenia gravis.

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