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Acetylcholinesterase inhibition

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Blocking the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the synapse, leading to continued activation of acetylcholine receptors.

AP course connection

Topic 3.1: 3.1 Enzymes

Unit 3

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