ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Muscarinic agonist

Ok kiddo, have you ever heard of something called acetylcholine? It's a chemical in our bodies that helps make our muscles move and tells our organs what to do.

Well, a muscarinic agonist is something that acts like acetylcholine in our bodies and makes our muscles move or tells our organs what to do too!

Imagine you are playing a game of Simon Says. When Simon Says "touch your toes" you do it, right? Well, a muscarinic agonist is like another version of Simon, telling your body what to do just like acetylcholine would.

Sometimes, doctors use muscarinic agonists to help people who have problems with their muscles or their organs. But just like with Simon Says, it's important to follow directions carefully!