Nicotinic receptors are expressed on skeletal muscle cells. Which of the following would likely be a side-effect of the use of nicotine, an agonist for those receptors?

A. Drowsiness
B. Muscle relaxation
C. Muscle cell twitches (contractions)
D. Muscle paralysis
E. None of the answer choices are correct


Answer: C

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