ANS terms Flashcards
Acetylcholinesterase
enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
increase concentration and effective acetylcholine
often used for alzheimers
Agonist
mimics the actions of a NT
Antagonists
blockers
prevent things from bindind
slow or stop action
Peripheral nervous system
divisions
somatic and autonomic
somatic nerves
go to the skin and muscles
conscious activities
autonomic nerves
to visceral organs
unconscious/involuntary activities
autonomic nervous system divisions
sympathetic
parasympathetic
symapthetic division
fight or flight
parasympathetic division
rest and digest
sympathetic nervous system receptors
Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2
Alpha-1
vasoconstriction
⬆ peripheral resistance
⬆BP
mydriasis (pupil dilation)
⬆closure of bladder sphincters
NE > E
Alpha-2
inhibits norepinephrine, acetylcholin, and insulin release
E > NE
Beta-1
⬆HR
⬆Lipolysis
⬆Myocardial contractibility
⬆Renin
E = NE