Which tissues contain both cholinergic and adrenergic receptors, and how does this relate to their autonomic control?

What will be an ideal response?


A list is provided in Figure 11.5 in the chapter. For most target organs listed, acetylcholine and (nor)epinephrine have opposite effects on the target organ.

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A) sulfur, chlorine, oxygen B) selenium, hydrogen, calcium C) boron, oxygen, carbon D) silicon, fluorine, tin E) cobalt, calcium, sodium

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