Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
Parasympathetic nerves are supplied via the vagus
nerves to what areas of the body?
Esophagus, heart, lungs, entire small intestine, stomach, liver,
gallbladder, proximal half of the colon, pancreas, upper portions
of the ureters, and the kidneys.
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What beta receptor is responsible for increasing
cardiac contractility and increased heart rate?
Beta 1
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What are the two main subdivisions of the autonomic
nervous system?
- Sympathetic nervous system 2. Parasympathetic nervous
system
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 729.
Between what spinal cord segments do sympathetic
nerve fibers originate?
T-1 and L-2
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 729.
How do sympathetic nerves differ from skeletal
motor nerves?
Skeletal motor nerves are comprised of a single neuron,
whereas sympathetic pathways are composed of two neurons
which are termed a preganglionic neuron and postganglionic
neuron.
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Where are the cell bodies of sympathetic
preganglionic neurons found?
In the intermediolateral horn of the spinal cord.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 729.
At what point do preganglionic sympathetic fibers
exit spinal nerves?
Immediately following the spinal nerve’s exit from the spinal
canal.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 729.
Where do sympathetic postganglionic neurons
originate?
They originate in one of the peripheral sympathetic ganglia or
one of the sympathetic chain ganglia.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 729.
Approximately 75% of all parasympathetic nerve
fibers can be found in what cranial nerve?
Cranial nerve 10 (The vagus nerve)
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
Parasympathetic nerve fibers located within cranial
nerve III innervate what two areas?
The ciliary muscle of the eye and the pupillary sphincter.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
Parasympathetic fibers from cranial nerve VII serve
what areas?
The nasal, submandibular, and lacrimal glands.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
Parasympathetic nerve fibers from cranial nerve IX
innervate what gland?
The parotid gland
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
Sacral parasympathetic fibers are distributed to what
areas of the body?
Descending colon, urinary bladder, rectum, and lower portions
of the ureters. They also supply innervation to the external
genitalia.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
- Does the parasympathetic nervous system contain
both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons? 2.
How do they differ from the sympathetic pathways?
- Yes. 2. Most preganglionic parasympathetic fibers travel
uninterrupted the entire way to the effector organ.
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
Where are parasympathetic postganglionic neurons
located?
They are located within the wall of the effector organ.
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
What alpha receptor results in inhibition of
neurotransmitter release when stimulated?
Alpha 2
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
What alpha receptor is responsible for
vasoconstriction?
Alpha 1
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
Where do parasympathetic nerve fibers exit the
central nervous system?
Through cranial nerves 3, 7, 9 and 10 and the 2nd and 3rd
sacral spinal nerves.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 730.
What beta receptor is responsible for glycogenolysis,
lipolysis, and bladder wall relaxation?
Beta 2
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
Are the sympathetic nerve fibers that terminate in the
adrenal medulla preganglionic or postganglionic?
What neurotransmitter do they secrete?
They are preganglionic, and therefore secrete acetylcholine.
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What beta receptor is responsible for uterine and
intestinal relaxation?
Beta 2
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
What beta receptors are located in the lungs that
result in bronchodilation when stimulated?
Beta 2 receptors.
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ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
What beta receptor is responsible for thermogenesis?
Beta 3
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
Name the two main receptors that acetylcholine
activates.
- Nicotinic receptors 2. Muscarinic receptors
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
- The majority of sympathetic postganglionic
neurons are adrenergic, and therefore secrete what
substance? 2. Sympathetic postganglionic nerve
fibers serving what three areas are cholinergic?
Norepinephrine 2. Nerve fibers to the piloerector muscles of the
hairs, sweat glands, and a small number of blood vessels are
cholinergic.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 731.
Almost all of the parasympathetic postganglionic
neurons are cholinergic, and therefore secrete what
neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 731.
All preganglionic neurons (sympathetic and
parasympathetic) are cholinergic, and therefore
secrete what neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 731.
Are nerve fibers that secrete norepinephrine
considered cholinergic or adrenergic?
Adrenergic
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 731.
Are nerve fibers that secrete acetylcholine
considered cholinergic or adrenergic?
Cholinergic
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 731.
What are the two major types of adrenergic
receptors?
- Alpha receptors 2. Beta receptors. These receptors are
further divided into alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors, as well as
beta 1, beta 2, and beta 3 receptors.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 733.
How does stimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system affect sweat glands?
It causes them to release copious amounts of sweat.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 734.
How does sympathetic stimulation affect the detrusor
and trigone muscles of the bladder.
There is relaxation of the detrusor muscle and contraction of the
trigone muscle.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 734.
What are the renal effects of sympathetic nervous
system stimulation?
There is decreased urine output and an increase in the
secretion of renin.
Guyton AC, & Hall, JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th
ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2011: 734.