Muscarine is a poison found in poisonous mushrooms. Muscarine binds to acetylcholine receptors and mimics its action. Which of the following describes the effect of muscarine?

A) Like atropine, it increases the heart rate.
B) Like pilocarpine, it increases the heart rate.
C) Like pilocarpine, it decreases the heart rate.
D) Like atropine, it decreases the heart rate


Ans: C) Like pilocarpine, it decreases the heart rate.

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