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What do cholinergic antagonists do?
Prevent the effects of acetylcholine
Which group of cholinergic antagonists interrupts the effects of parasympathetic innervation?
Ganglionic blockers
What is the clinical importance of ganglionic blockers among cholinergic antagonists?
They are the least important
In which procedures are neuromuscular-blocking agents commonly used?
Surgical procedures
Which type of receptors do ganglionic blockers show a preference for?
Nicotinic receptors in the sympathetic ganglia
Learn about cholinergic antagonists, which are agents that bind to cholinoceptors to prevent the effects of acetylcholine and other cholinergic agonists. Explore the two main groups of cholinergic antagonists: antimuscarinic agents (parasympatholytics) and ganglionic blockers.
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