ANS Flashcards
This is the primary NT of PNS - released at ALL autonomic ganglia, at PNS nej, somatic nmj, and some SNS nej.
ACh
This is the primary NT of SNS - released at most SNS nej.
NE/NA
This NT is released from adrenal medulla in response to activation of SNS.
Epi
This is an important NT in CNS - released at several peripheral SNS fibers.
DA
These ANS NTs are found in enteric nervous system of GI tract, GU tract, airways, and some blood vessels - includes peptides, ATP, GABA, substance P, NO, serotonin.
Nonadrenergic noncholinergic neurons (NANC)
What effect does SNS have on the pupil?
Alpha 1 receptor -> mydriasis
What effect does PNS have on the pupil?
Muscarinic receptor -> miosis
What effect does SNS have on HR?
Beta-1 receptor -> HR increases
What effect does PNS have on HR?
Muscarinic receptor -> HR decreases
What effect does SNS have on arteries/veins?
Alpha-1 receptor -> constriction
Beta-2 receptor -> dilation
What effect does PNS have on arteries/veins?
Muscarinic receptor -> dilation
What effect does SNS have on smooth muscle?
Beta-2 receptor -> decrease motility (smooth muscle relaxation; bronchioles in lung)
What effect does PNS have on smooth muscle?
Muscarinic receptor -> increases motility
What effect does SNS have on gastric secretion?
Beta receptor -> Inhibit gastric secretion
What effect does PNS have on gastric secretion?
Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate gastric secretion
What effect does SNS have on pancreas secretion?
Alpha receptor -> Inhibit pancreas secretion
What effect does PNS have on pancreas secretion?
Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate pancreas secretion
What effect does SNS have on salivary secretion?
Alpha-1, Beta receptor -> Inhibit salivary secretion
What effect does PNS have on salivary secretion?
Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate salivary secretion
What effect does SNS have on the liver?
Alpha-1, Beta-2 receptors -> Glycogenolysis, Gluconeogenesis
What effect does PNS have on the liver?
Muscarinic receptor -> Glycogenesis
These receptors are found at PNS nej, some SNS nej (sweat glands), CNS and autonomic ganglia.
Muscarinic receptors
- Found in body in greater #s than nicotinic receptors
What are muscarinic receptors activated by?
ACh + muscarine
What results from stimulation of muscarinic receptors?
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defacation
GI motility
Erection
These receptors excite neurotransmission on autonomic ganglia and mediate muscle contraction on somatic nmj.
Nicotinic receptors
What are nicotinic receptors activated by?
ACh + nicotine
This type of receptor constricts vascular smooth muscle and blood vessels, increases basal metabolic rate, and is located at SNS nej effector (primarily smooth muscle).
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor
This type of receptor involves inhibition of NE release from nerve endings at presynaptic post ganglionic neuron (neg. feedback), and is located at some postsynaptic tissue and blood platelets.
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor
This type of receptor mediates cardiac stimulation (increases HR and contractility), is located on SNS effector (cardiac muscle, vascular smooth muscle, renal cells - increase renin release), and increases lipolysis.
Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
This type of receptor mediates smooth muscle relaxation, is located on SNS effector (bronchioles in lung, uterine smooth muscle and vascular smooth muscle), and in liver/muscle increases glycogenolysis.
Beta-2 receptor
This type of drug activates postsynaptic receptors.
Direct agonists
This type of drug stimulates release of NT, inhibits reuptake of NT, or inhibits metabolism of NT.
Indirect agonist
This type of drug blocks postsynaptic receptors.
Direct antagonists
This type of drug inhibits synthesis of NT, prevents vesicular storage of NT, or inhibits release of NT.
Indirect antagonist