Which mechanism best explains the action of ganglionic blocking drugs?
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Correct answer: Competitive blockade of nicotinic receptors in ganglia
Ganglionic blockers act by competitively inhibiting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in autonomic ganglia. This prevents synaptic transmission between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons.
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