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Which of the following is a true statement about muscarinic acetylcholine metabotropic receptors?
Which of the following is a true statement about muscarinic acetylcholine metabotropic receptors?
- They are stimulated by muscarine and blocked by nicotine.
- They are stimulated by muscarine and blocked by atropine. (correct)
- They are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by atropine.
- They are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by muscarine.
Which of the following is true about the effects of nicotine on attention and memory?
Which of the following is true about the effects of nicotine on attention and memory?
- Nicotine improves attention and memory in nicotine-naive individuals starting at baseline. (correct)
- Nicotine improves attention and memory in all individuals.
- Nicotine has no effect on attention and memory.
- Nicotine only improves attention and memory in nicotine addicts.
Which of the following is a correct statement about Botox?
Which of the following is a correct statement about Botox?
- Botox is used to treat chronic migraines by increasing muscle contraction.
- Botox is used to treat Tourette's syndrome by causing muscle contractions.
- Botox is an acetylcholine agonist that causes muscle paralysis.
- Botox reduces excessive sweating by stimulating acetylcholine release. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a role of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a role of acetylcholine in the central nervous system?
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Where can major concentrations of acetylcholine be found in the central nervous system?
Where can major concentrations of acetylcholine be found in the central nervous system?
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Which type of acetylcholine receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
Which type of acetylcholine receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the release of acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the release of acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter?
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What role does acetylcholine play in human movement?
What role does acetylcholine play in human movement?
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Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
Which receptors are stimulated by nicotine and blocked by curare?
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