The Application of ACh to Muscarinic Receptors in Autonomic Ganglia

question 27

Multiple Choice

The application of ACh to muscarinic receptors in autonomic ganglia would be expected to have this effect on the post-synaptic neuron.

• A) Shift from tonic firing to phasic firing
• B) Shift from phasic firing to tonic firing
• C) Suppress all firing activity
• D) No effect on firing activity
• E) Induction of long-term potentiation

Understand the concept of drug tolerance and its development.

Identify and describe the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of substance use disorder.

Recognize the signs and effects of neuroadaptation in the context of psychoactive drug use.

Understand the role and impact of depressants on neural activity and body functions.

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