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Give an example of a drug that acts as an agonist for acetylcholine receptors and one that acts as an antagonist for these receptors.
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Acetylcholine receptors are proteins that are located in the synapses of neurons and muscle cells. They are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses. Show more…
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