Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
Which of the following neurotransmitters are released
by second order (post-synaptic) nerve terminals of the
Sympathetic nervous system?
A. Dopamine B. Norepinephrine C. Epinephrine D. Acetylcholine E. All of the above
E. All of the above
**Acetylcholine on sweat glands
**Dopamine on kidneys
Which kind of G receptor do M2 and M4 receptors activate?
Gi
-decreases cAMP and opens K+ channels
What kind of G receptor do M1, 3, and 5 receptors activate?
Gq
-increases IP3 thus intracellular Ca
What kind of G receptor do alpha-2 receptors activate?
Gi
-Decreases cAMP and opens K+ channels
What kind of G receptor do alpha-1 receptors activate?
Gq
-increases IP3 and thus intracellular Ca2+
What kind of G receptor do beta-1, 2, and 3 receptors activate?
Gs
-increases cAMP, opening Ca2+ channels
What is the exception to the rule that ANS innervation is dual (both symp and parasymp)?
-skin and blood vessels only receive sympathetic innervation
What is happening in the autonomic ganglia?
A. Acetylcholine released; binds & Opens nicotinic ion channels
B. Acetylcholine released; activates G protein-coupled receptors
C. Norepinephrine released; binds & opens nicotinic ion channels
D. Acetylcholine released; binds & inhibits nicotinic ion channels
A. Acetylcholine released; binds & Opens nicotinic ion channels
Which ANS receptors in the airway constrict the airway?
- M3
- H1 (histamine)
Which ANS receptors in the airway dilate the airway?
- B2
- Nitric Oxide
Which receptors in the SA node will decrease HR when activated?
-M2
Which receptors in the SA node will increase HR when activated?
-B1
Which receptors in the myocardium will increase contractility when activated?
-B1 and B2
What receptors will dilate blood vessels when activated?
- B2
- Nitric Oxide
What receptors will constrict blood vessels when activated?
a1
Which cells and receptors in pancreas will increase glucagon levels upon stimulation?
- Alpha cells
- B2 receptors
Which cells and receptors in pancreas will decrease insulin release upon stimulation?
- Beta cells
- a2 receptors
What receptors will cause the liver to release glucose when activated?
B2
Glucagon receptor
In a person who is jogging,
one is trying to keep glucose
and fatty acid levels high.
Which of the following hormone
levels will decrease under
these conditions?
A. Epinephrine B. Norepinephrine C. Glucagon D. Insulin E. Growth hormone
D. Insulin
Describe Horner’s Syndrome?
- occurs from lesion along sympathetic chain innervating the eye
- only one side (chance of both trunks being severed is slim)
How does signal termination occur at an adrenergic nerve terminal?
-80-90% reuptake
How does histamine lead to fluid exiting capillaries?
- H2 receptors on arteriole dilates vessel
- Hi receptors in endothelial cells of capillaries constricts, causing gaps between cells for fluid to exit
- H1 receptors on venule contract smooth muscle, constricting vessel
What do B1 receptors in the pituitary do when activated?
-cause increased ADH secretion, thus water reabsorption
Which of the following will improve renal blood flow?
A. Dopamine B. Angiotensin II C. Prostaglandin E2 D. Norepinephrine E. Dopamine and Prostaglandin E2
E. Dopamine and Prostaglandin E2
Adrenergic nervous system is generally mediated by
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Name an EXCEPTION to this general rule.
A. Temperature control by acetylcholine B. Temperature control by angiotensin II C. ADH release by acetylcholine D. Aldosterone release by acetylcholine E. Sweat glands by acetylcholine
A. Temperature control by acetylcholine
&
E. Sweat glands by acetylcholine
What is the effect of albuterol (a Beta 2 agonist)
on blood glucose levels?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
A. Increase
Which of the following constricts mostly
efferent arterioles resulting in increased GFR?
A. Dopamine B. Angiotensin II C. Prostaglandin E2 D. Norepinephrine E. Atrial Natriuretic Factor
B. Angiotensin II
You prescribe Terazosin (Hytrin), an alpha-1 blocker to
an elderly male for an enlarged prostate.
(Remember BPH? Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)).
What is the effect of an alpha-1 blocker on blood pressure?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
B. Decrease
On what type of neurons do N1/Nm and N2/Nn receptors present?
N1 = Neuromuscular
N2 = Ganglionic & neuronal
What is Bethanechol used to treat?
Urinary Retention
cholinergic agonist
What is Pilocarpine used to treat?
Acute Glaucoma
Dry mouth