Which type of receptor in the parasympathetic division can produce excitatory or inhibitory responses?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the type of receptor in the parasympathetic division of the nervous system that can produce either excitatory or inhibitory responses, specifically considering the listed options.

More Information

Muscarinic receptors are a type of acetylcholine receptor found in the parasympathetic nervous system. They can cause either excitatory or inhibitory responses depending on the specific subtype of the receptor and the tissues involved.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing muscarinic with nicotinic receptors, which are typically excitatory.

Sources

• Muscarinic receptor - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Muscarinic receptor activation - UTH - nba.uth.tmc.edu