Which of the Following Is True of the Cholinergic Systems

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the cholinergic systems?

• A) Hemicholium blocks the release of acetylcholine from peripheral neurons.
• B) Acetylcholinesterase blocks the reuptake of choline into the presynaptic terminal.
• C) The drug atropine is used to treat myasthenia gravis.
• D) Muscarinic receptors are more numerous than nicotinic receptors in the brain.
• E) Black widow spider venom prevents the release of acetylcholine.

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