A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the parasympathetic nervous system
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify that which type of receptor is involved with stimulating smooth muscle in the parasympathetic nervous system?
A) Nicotinic
B) Muscarinic
C) Alpha
D) Beta
Ans: B
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There are two types of receptors in the parasympathetic nervous branch: muscarinic receptors (which stimulate smooth muscle) and nicotinic receptors (which stimulate skeletal muscle). Alpha and beta receptors are found in the sympathetic nervous system.
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