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Compare the receptors found in the sympathetic and parasympathetic pre- and postsynaptic membranes. They are antagonistic to each other.

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This 159 word solution gives a simple explanation for the parasympathetic pre and post synaptic membrane receptors.

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This question is referring to the Autonomic nervous system and how it works. If you understand the sympathetic and parasympathetic system it will make some sense. They are antagonistic to each other or counteract each other. The sympathetic system is flight or fright or preparing the body for action. The ...

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