Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
It controls and regulates the heart, GI, respiratory system, bladder, eyes and glands
ANS / Autonomic Nervous System
Drug that produces a response
Agonist
Drug that blocks a response
Antagonist
Non-specific cholinergic effect drug that decreases CO, HR, BP, increase GI activity
Acetylcholine
Carry information from sensory receptors of the skin and other organs to the central nervous system
Afferent
Carry motor information away from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands of the body.
Efferent
Voluntary and Innervates the skeletal muscles
Somatic Nervous System
The letter “L” in DUMBBELS stands for?
Lacrimation
Letter “S” in ABCDS stands for?
Stasis of urine and Sweating
Responsible for the fight or flight response
Sympathetic Nervous System
It blocks the alpha and beta receptor blockers
Adrenergic Blockers
Increases heart rate.
PARASYMPA or SYMPA
Sympa
Dilates blood vessels.
PARASYMPA or SYMPA
Parasympa
Constricts pupils.
PARASYMPA or SYMPA
Parasympa
Decreases heart rate.
PARASYMPA or SYMPA
Parasympa
