Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
what is the sympathetic system?
A
fight or flight
2
Q
what is the parasympathetic system?
A
rest and digest
3
Q
why do we give epi for anaphylaxis?
A
works on a1 and b2 to vasoconstrict and bronchodilate
4
Q
what nerve works with the parasympathetic system and decreases heart rate?
A
Vagus nerve
5
Q
how does the sympathetic system affect the heart rate?
A
increases heart rate
6
Q
what action does the sympathetic system have on the bladder?
A
a1- constrict internal sphincter
b2- relax detrusor muscles
–bladder filling
7
Q
what actions do the parasympathetic system have on the bladder?
A
Muscarinic receptors relax the internal sphincter and contract the detrusor muscles
–allows for urination
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