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In myasthenia gravis, acetylcholine:

A

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
It is an auto immune disorder which results from antibodies that block or destroy nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the junction between the nerve and muscle.

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