Acetylcholine (ACh) Flashcards
1
Q
What type of chemical is ACh?
A
Neurotransmitter
2
Q
Define Cholinergic
A
Part of the body affected by ACh
3
Q
Define Anticholinergic
A
A substance that interferes with ACh
4
Q
Source tissues
A
Motor neurons, parasympathetic nervous system, brain
5
Q
Target tissues
A
Skeletal muscles, brain, organs
6
Q
Receptors (2)
A
Nicotinic and Muscarinic
7
Q
Agonists
A
Nicotine, Muscarine, Cholinesterase Inhibitors
8
Q
Antagonists
A
Tubocurarine, atropine
9
Q
Chemical formula
A
C7H16NO2
10
Q
Molar mass
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126.2 grams
11
Q
Use at Neuromuscular junction
A
Activates muscles
12
Q
Primary neurotransmitter of ______
A
Parasympathetic nervous system
13
Q
Uses in brain
A
Neurotransmitter and neuromodulator
14
Q
Does ACh penetrate the lipid membrane?
A
No
15
Q
Does ACh pass the blood-brain barrier?
A
No
