Drugs That Block Nicotinic Receptors Would Be

Question

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors would be
A) sympathomimetic.
B) parasympathomimetic.
C) parasympathetic blocking agents.
D) sympathetic blocking agents.
E) autonomic blocking agents.

Accepted Answer

Drugs that block nicotinic receptors affect both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems because nicotinic receptors are found in the autonomic ganglia of both systems. Therefore, they are considered autonomic blocking agents, not specifically sympathetic or parasympathetic blocking agents.