Which of the following statements is true of anticholinergic drugs?

A. They increase the activity of the vagus nerve in the heart.
B. They bind to muscarinic receptors.
C. They lead to a decrease in the heart rate.
D. They are used to stimulate urinary peristalsis.


Answer: B

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