Choline Transport and Hemicholinium
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Which of the following is true about the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron?

  • It requires the presence of sodium (correct)
  • It occurs through diffusion
  • It is a passive process
  • It is inhibited by the drug hemicholinium
  • What is the role of sodium in the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron?

  • It facilitates the diffusion of choline
  • It is required for the energy-dependent carrier system (correct)
  • It inhibits the transport process
  • It is transported along with choline
  • Which drug can inhibit the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron?

  • Sodium
  • Cytoplasm
  • Hemicholinium (correct)
  • Choline
  • Which of the following is true about the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron?

    <p>The transport of choline is facilitated by a carrier system that cotransports sodium ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug can inhibit the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron?

    <p>Hemicholinium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the transport of choline into the cytoplasm of the cholinergic neuron when the carrier system is inhibited by hemicholinium?

    <p>The transport of choline stops completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the rate-limiting step in acetylcholine synthesis?

    <p>The uptake of choline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the rate-limiting step in acetylcholine synthesis?

    <p>It determines the overall rate of acetylcholine synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the uptake of choline is inhibited?

    <p>The synthesis of acetylcholine is reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the rate-limiting step in acetylcholine synthesis?

    <p>The transport of choline into the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the uptake of choline is inhibited?

    <p>The production of acetylcholine is reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

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