Autonomic I Flashcards
Exam I
involuntary and unconscious
autonomic nervous system is described as ___ and ___
respiration, thermoreg, digestion, reproduction, cardio
systems under autonomic control
Ach, norepi, dopamine, sertonin, histamine, GABA
important neurotransmitter
agonist
effect is similar
antagonist
effect is opposite
cholingeric
effect is pertaining to acetylcholine
muscarinic
acetylcholine receptor subtype that produces parasympathetic responses
nicotinic
acetylcholine receptor subtype that produces sympathetic response like tachy
acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
enzyme that degrades acetylcholine
catecholamine and adrenergic
epinephrine and norepi are these terms
eccrine
these sweat glands have both autonomic division interventions
apocrine
only have adrenergic receptors (axilla and genitals)
sympathetic
uterus relaxation
parasympathetic
bladder detrusor contraction
parasympathetic
sexual arousal
brief
how long is the duration of action of Ach?
modified Ach
What is the reasoning behind giving a modified Ach?