Autonmonic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Stress response involves?
A
Haemodynamic changes redirecting blood flow to the “fight or flight”, organs (heart, muscle, and lungs) with sustained perfusion to brain
2
Q
Atropine is a
A
Anti-muscarinic
3
Q
Atropine affect on CNS, CVS, resp and GIT?
A
CNS: mild stimulant
CVS: tachycardia (vagal blockade)
Resp: reduced sections and bronchodilator
GIT: decreases salivation
4
Q
What is the stress response?
A
Neuro-general mechanism aimed at optimizing circulation and metabolism for short-term survival