Parasympatholytic drugs primarily exert their effects by blocking which type of receptors?
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Correct answer: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors
Parasympatholytic drugs, also called antimuscarinic agents, block muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. This prevents parasympathetic nerve impulses from affecting target organs.
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