Which response is produced by nicotinic receptors containing acetylcholine?

1. Decreased heart rate
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Decreased sweat production


Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Decreased heart rate is a muscarinic response.
Rationale 2: Activation of acetylcholine receptors causes hypertension.
Rationale 3: Increased peristalsis is a muscarinic response.
Rationale 4: Decreased sweat production is a muscarinic response.
Global Rationale: Activation of acetylcholine receptors causes hypertension. Decreased heart rate, increased peristalsis, and decreased sweat production are all muscarinic responses.

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