Which statement about cholinergic receptors is FALSE?
A) The adjective cholinergic is derived from the word acetylcholine.
B) Cholinergic receptors are also known as adrenergic receptors.
C) Cholinergic receptors are part of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system.
D) Cholinergic receptors are activated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Answer: B
A) This IS a true statement.
B) Cholinergic and adrenergic are two different types of receptors.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.
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