10 Questions
Where are nicotinic receptors found in the parasympathetic nervous system?
On the postganglionic neurons
What stimulates muscarinic receptors?
Muscarine
Where are muscarinic receptors found in the sympathetic nervous system?
On the postganglionic neurons
What is the crucial difference between nicotinic and muscarinic receptors in drug therapy?
Their location in the nervous system
Which receptors are found at the neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscles?
Nicotinic receptors
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of epiglottitis?
Dyspnea
What is the main cause of epiglottitis?
Bacterial infection
What has greatly reduced the number of cases of epiglottitis in children?
HiB vaccine
When does epiglottitis usually begin in children?
After a child goes to bed
What structures are affected by the bacterial infection in epiglottitis?
Epiglottis and supraglottic structures
Test your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system with this quiz. Explore the different receptors and neurotransmitters involved in the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, and understand the differences in their responses to stimulation.
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