Muscarinic cholinergic receptors

Dr. Morton explains muscarinic receptors, focusing on M2 and M3 types. These receptors, part of the cholinergic system, bind acetylcholine and act through G proteins, affecting heart rate, gland secretion, and smooth muscle contraction. The video covers their roles in various organs and discusses clinical implications like muscarine poisoning.

Describe the effects of stimulating M3 receptors in the urinary bladder.

What happens to the eye when M3 receptors are activated?

Discuss the symptoms of muscarine poisoning and its effects on the body.

What is the significance of understanding the different types of muscarinic receptors?