Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors are part of what system?
A) The limbic system
B) The reticular activating system
C) The sympathetic nervous system
D) The parasympathetic nervous system
D
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Cholinergic receptors or acetylcholine receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system are found on organs and muscles. They have been classified as muscarinic receptors and nicotinic receptors. Because these receptors are part of the parasympathetic nervous system, all other options are incorrect.
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