In the cardiovascular system, low-dose muscarinic agonists typically cause which of the following?
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Correct answer: Vasodilation via the release of nitric oxide
Although blood vessels lack direct parasympathetic innervation, they possess M3 receptors on the endothelial cells. Stimulation of these receptors triggers the release of nitric oxide, which diffuses to smooth muscle and causes vasodilation.
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