Which Neurotransmitter Opens Ligand-Gated Sodium Channels

Question

Which neurotransmitter opens ligand-gated sodium channels?
A) GABA
B) Cortisol
C) Ecdysone
D) Acetylcholine
E) Brassinosteroid

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that can open ligand-gated sodium channels, particularly at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle contraction.