Nicotinic receptors
A) respond to epinephrine.
B) respond to norepinephrine.
C) open chemically-gated sodium ion channels.
D) can be either excitatory or inhibitory in function.
E) are found at synaptic junctions of the sympathetic nervous system.

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Nicotinic receptors are a type of acetylcholine receptor that, when activated, open chemically-gated sodium ion channels, leading to depolarization and excitation of the neuron or muscle cell.

Nicotinic Receptors