Nicotine Directly Stimulates Receptors in the Central Nervous System and at Nerve-Muscle

question 222

Multiple Choice

Nicotine directly stimulates receptors in the central nervous system and at nerve-muscle junctions. These nicotinic receptors are also receptors for which neurotransmitter?

• A) glutamate
• B) dopamine
• C) serotonin
• D) acetylcholine

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