Atropine, from the atropa belladonna plant, was used historically to dilate pupils for cosmetic reasons. It is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.
Choose the option below which best describes the effect that administration of this compound is likely to have on neuromuscular function:

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Atropine, from the atropa belladonna plant, was used historically to dilate pupils for cosmetic reasons. It is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. 
 Choose the option below which best describes the effect that administration of this compound is likely to have on neuromuscular function:

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Atropine will block acetylcholine binding to receptors on the post synaptic muscle fiber and the force of muscle contraction will be reduced

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Atropine will block acetylcholine binding to receptors on the post synaptic muscle fiber an muscle contraction will be inhibited

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Atropine will have no effect on neuromuscular transmission

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Acetylcholine will hang around longer in the synaptic cleft

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An increase in the number of Na+ channels opening in the post synaptic muscle fiber and an increase in the end plate potential

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