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Paying Attention to Your Acetylcholine, Part 2: The Function of Nicotinic Receptors

Stephen M. Stahl

Published: September 30, 2000

Article Abstract
In this second part of a 2-part series, we present the role of nicotinic cholinergic receptors in regulating neurotransmission and in mediating cognitive functions in health and disease. Last month, we discussed the structure of nicotinic cholinergic receptors.

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