Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 7, Problem 23RA
Summary Introduction
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Structure of nicotinic receptors and production of EPSP by interaction of ACh with nicotinic receptors.
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Acetylcholine (ACh) is an important neurotransmitter that binds to receptors that are ligand gated like nicotinic receptors. Nicotinic receptors are located in specific regions of the brain, autonomic ganglia and skeletal muscle fibers. The binding of the neurotransmitter allows opening of the Na+ (sodium) and K+ (potassium) channels and creates an excitatory post synaptic potential (EPSP).
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