The Finding That Nicotinic Receptors Are Located Postsynaptically on Neuromuscular

question 19

Multiple Choice

The finding that nicotinic receptors are located postsynaptically on neuromuscular junctions suggest that acute nicotine administration will:

• A) cause muscles to contract.
• B) cause muscles to relax.
• C) have no effects, since nicotine only acts in the central nervous system.
• D) increase activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

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