The finding that nicotinic receptors are located postsynaptically on neuromuscular junctions suggest that acute nicotine administration will:
A) cause muscles to contract.
B) cause muscles to relax.
C) have no effects, since nicotine only acts in the central nervous system.
D) increase activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

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Nicotinic receptors in neuromuscular junctions are responsible for causing muscle contractions. Therefore, acute nicotine administration, which activates these receptors, will also cause muscle contractions.

The Finding That Nicotinic Receptors Are Located Postsynaptically on Neuromuscular