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The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) is a type of ligand-gated ion channel that responds to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh). These receptors are found in both the central and peripheral nervous systems and play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction and neurotransmission.

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