Autonomic Nervous System drugs Flashcards

1
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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

A

Central nervous system (CNS) Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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Where are the Central nervous system (CNS) and its nerve located?

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The CNS is located in the skull and vertebral canal of the spine.

It is located in the nerves of the brain and spinal cord.

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3
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Except in the brain and spinal cord, all the remaining nerves in other parts of the body are part of the

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PNS ( Peripheral nervous system )

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4
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What are those 4 types of neurons?

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•sensory
• motor
• receptors
•interneurons

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5
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The _____ nervous system tells the body to get ready for a physical and mental activity.

A

Sympathetic

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6
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A nervous system controls bodily functions when a person is at rest. Some of its activities include stimulating digestion, activating metabolism, and helping the body relax.

A

Parasympathetic

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7
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It’s a neuron that sends impulses to the central nervous system (CNS).

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Afferent neuron

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8
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It’s a neuron that receives impulses and transmits them through the spinal cord to the effector organ cell.

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efferent neurons

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9
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What are the four receptor organ cells?

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Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Beta 1
Beta 2

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10
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What is the terminal neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system?

A

Norepinephrine

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11
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What is the terminal neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Acetylcholine

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12
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It can
Dilates pupil
Dilates bronchioles
Increase heart rate
Constrict blood vessels
Relaxes smooth muscles of the GI
Relaxes uterine muscles

A

Symphathetic nervous system

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13
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It has the capability to
Constrict pupils.
Contracts bronchioles, and increase secretion.
Decrease heart rate
Dilates blood pressure
Increases peristalsis
Increases salvation

A

Parasympathetic nervous system

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14
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A Drugs that produce a response

A

Agonist drug

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15
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A drugs that blocks a response

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Antagonist drug

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16
Q

A particular neurohormone ( a chemical that is made by nerve cells and used to send signals to other cells).

A

CATECHOLAMINES

17
Q

what are the steps for synaptic transmission?

A

1.synthesis of the transmitter
2. storage of neurotransmitter
3. release of neurotransmitter
4. action at the receptor
5. termination
5a- reoptic
5b-enzamatic degration
5c- diffusion away

18
Q

Is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down.

A

orthostatic hypotension

19
Q

give at least 3 side effects of adrenergic agonists drug.

A

Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness, increased blood pressure

Urinary retention r/t high doses

Nausea and vomiting offer food.

20
Q

what is the 2 agent of neuromuscular blockers (NM BLOCKERS)?

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NON-DEPOLARIZING AGENT
DEPOLARIZING AGENT