The post-synaptic tissue of the para-sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system can be differentiated from the pre-synaptic tissue by response to which chemical?

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This feature allows for the cholinergic synapses to be differentiated from one another.Atropine is a blocking agent for muscarinic sites.Hexamethonium is a blocking agent for nicotinic sites.Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter in the synapse formed between preganglionic and postganglionic nerves in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.Because this synapse is also stimulated by nicotine,it is termed nicotinic.

The Post-Synaptic Tissue of the Para-Sympathetic Division of the Autonomic