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Muscarinic receptors

muscarinic receptors

membrane-bound proteins whose extracellular domain contains a recognition site for acetylcholine (ACh); combination of Ach with the receptor initiates a physiologic change (slowing of heart rate, increased glandular secretory activity and stimulation of smooth muscle contractions); changes are observed after treatment with the mushroom alkaloid, muscarine. Muscarinic receptors are to be distinguished from nicotinic receptors.


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Overproduction of Cholinesterase

... similar effects to those of specific inhibitors of the nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.

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The Fiber Disease

... findings." So, one of the four. As posted earlier: Specific receptors in the endings of those afferent nerve fibres in the skin can be ... and released from keratinocytes and interacts with nicotinic and muscarinic receptors. Stimulation of nerve fibres is followed by release ...

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... sensory DRG neurons project to different regions of the skin. Specific receptors in the endings of those afferent nerve fibres in the skin can be ... and released from keratinocytes and interacts with nicotinic and muscarinic receptors. Stimulation of nerve fibres is followed by release ...

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