Explain where the two types of cholinergic receptors are located in the parasympathetic nervous system pathway

What will be an ideal response?


The two types of cholinergic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system are muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. Nicotinic receptors are located in the membranes of all postganglionic parasympathetic neurons. Muscarinic receptors are found in the membranes of all parasympathetic target cells.

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A) iliocostalis cervicis B) longissimus thoracis C) iliocostalis lumborum D) multifidus E) longus colli

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