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Biochemistry

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Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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Please help me, idk if my answer is correct and I am trying to use this to study!!

In order to figure out what type of receptor was being affected, you added a drug
that stimulates G-protein coupled receptors and then muscle started contracting
again. The receptor was
Nicotinic
Muscarinic

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The relaxation and contraction of muscles are essential for the movement of limbs. The signaling from the external environment induces an action potential in the neuron which cause the release of neurotransmitter in the neuromuscular junction. Based on the type of neurotransmitter released (either excitatory or inhibitory), the contraction or relaxation of muscles occurs.

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