The receptors that are located at both the parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia, which are stimulated by the acetylcholine released from preganglionic nerve endings to conduct impulses across the autonomic ganglia to the postganglionic fibers of both autonomic divisions, are known as ________.
A. nicotinic-nerve receptors
B. adrenergic receptors
C. muscarinic receptors
D. nicotinic-muscle receptors
Answer: A
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