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Which part of the central nervous system plays a role in learning?
Which part of the central nervous system plays a role in learning?
- Basal forebrain (correct)
- Medial septum
- Dorsolateral pons
- Neuromuscular junction
What is the role of acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the role of acetylcholine in the peripheral nervous system?
- It helps with the planning of movement
- It initiates REM sleep
- It causes muscles to contract (correct)
- It improves memory
Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
- Dopamine receptors
- Muscarinic acetylcholine ionotropic receptors
- Serotonin receptors
- Nicotinic acetylcholine ionotropic receptors (correct)
Which of the following drugs is an acetylcholine antagonist that prevents the release of acetylcholine by terminal buttons?
Which of the following drugs is an acetylcholine antagonist that prevents the release of acetylcholine by terminal buttons?
Which of the following is a temporary but significant relief provided by Botox?
Which of the following is a temporary but significant relief provided by Botox?
In nicotine addicts, what is the purpose of using nicotine?
In nicotine addicts, what is the purpose of using nicotine?