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Atropine

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Atropine

Definition:
Atropine is a blocker (i.e., inhibitor) of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Therefore, atropine blocks the action of postganglionic parasympathetic neurons.




Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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