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Definition of muscarinic in English: muscarinicadjective ˌmʌskəˈrɪnɪk Physiology Relating to a type of acetylcholine receptor in the nervous system which is capable of responding to muscarine. Example sentencesExamples - The central nervous system also contains muscarinic receptors.
- As a result the drugs often cause side effects by affecting muscarinic receptors elsewhere, resulting in dry mouth or eyes, constipation, and, more rarely, headache or nausea.
- Anticholinergics block muscarinic receptors on airway smooth muscle and possibly on submucosal gland cells.
- The release of acetylcholine stimulates three types of muscarinic receptors, M1 - M3, to produce bronchoconstriction and mucous secretion.
- Viral infection can cause dysfunction of M2 muscarinic receptors (of parasympathetic nerves) leading to increased release of acetylcholine and airway hyperreactivity.
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