Researchers Looked at How Various Muscarinic Agonists and Antagonists Affected

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Multiple Choice

Researchers looked at how various muscarinic agonists and antagonists affected the bladder's musculature. The curves shown below were created after various chemicals were applied. The impact of bethanechol, a pure cholinergic agonist, is shown by Curve A. Which of the curves most likely represents the effect of bethanechol after application of a reversible competitive antagonist?

• A)Curve A
• B)Curve B
• C)Curve C
• D)Curve D
• E)Curve E

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