ANS Neurotransmitters

Question 1

PaNS

Name the NT released at the postganglionic synapses?

Answer 1

ACh

ACETYLCHOLINE

Question 2

PaNS

What are axons that release ACh called?

Answer 2

CHOLINERGIC FIBRES

Question 3

PaNS

Cholinergic drugs are also called ________________ drugs, cuz effects imitate parasympathetic nerve stimulation.

Answer 3

PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC

Question 4

SyNS

What is the postganglionic NT?

Answer 4

NOREPINEPHRINE (NE)
aka
NORADRENALINE

Question 5

SyNS

What are fibers releasing norepinephrine called?

Answer 5

ADRENERGIC FIBERS

Question 6

SyNS

Which drugs are useful in treating systemic trauma, including shock and cardiac arrest?

Answer 6

ADRENERGIC DRUGS
aka
SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS (mimic effects of SyNS)

Question 7

What are drugs called which block or inhibit the release activity of NE?

Answer 7

ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS

Question 8

A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (aka beta-blocker) reduces the symptoms connected with what 3 shitty things?

Answer 8

HYPERTENSION
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CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS
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ANGINA PECTORIS

Question 9

People taking beta-blockers must avoid which foods to maintain normal HR and BP?

Answer 9

CAFFEINE
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ALCOHOL
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SALTY FOOD