Pharmacology · single question
What neurotransmitter, when stimulating muscarinic receptors, can increase bronchial and salivary mucous production?
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Correct answer: A. Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine acting on muscarinic receptors (parasympathetic stimulation) increases secretory gland activity, including bronchial mucous production and salivary flow — the physiologic basis for why anticholinergic drugs (which block these receptors) cause dry mouth and reduced secretions as a side effect.