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Autonomic NS 3 Flashcards

1
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Give examples of catecholamines.

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Adrenaline, Dopamine, Noradrenaline

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2
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How may Tyrosine hydroxylase be inhibited ?

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By catecholamines (hence negative feedback)

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3
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How may DOPA decarboxylase be targeted ?

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Using Methyldopa

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4
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Where is Dopamine beta-hydroxylase enzyme located ?

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Membrane bound

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5
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Where PMNT located ? How is its release induced ?

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6
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Describe the process of Noradrenaline release.

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Release facilitated by Ca2+ (hence ↓Ca2+ influx means ↓NA release)

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7
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Is there an equivalent of anticholinesterases for NA ?

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No

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8
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What process occurs if excessive NA if release in the synapse ?

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Binds to α2 adrenoreceptors on pre-synaptic terminal, which goes on to inhibit Calcium intake, thereby reducing NA release

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9
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What molecules, besides NA, do vesicles contain during NA release ?

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ATP (has its own receptors on post-synaptic terminal)

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10
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How much of the NA is recaptured by neurons ?

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75%

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11
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Which molecules are responsible for NA re-uptake and re-packaging ?

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12
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What are some drugs which can affect noradrenergic neurons ? Give examples for each.

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DRUGS AFFECTING CATECHOLAMINE SYNTHESIS
– e.g. methyldopa

DRUGS AFFECTING CATECHOLAMINE RELEASE
– Indirectly acting sympathomimetics (e.g. amphetamines)
– By acting on α2 adrenoreceptors (e.g. clonidine)

INHIBITORS OF CATECHOLAMINE UPTAKE
– NET inhibitors (e.g. cocaine, tricylic antidepressants)

INHIBITORS OF CATECHOLAMINE METABOLIC DEGRADATION
– Monoamine oxidase inhibitors used in depression

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13
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Which kind of receptors are Adrenergic receptors ?

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Metabotropic (G-protein coupled receptors)

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14
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What are the main groups of adrenoreceptors ?

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15
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Are there exploitable differences in the selectivity of these receptors (α1, α2, β1, β2, β3) for catecholamines ? Which ones ?

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Yes, differences in tissue distribution that allow for some specificty of drug action

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16
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Identify the main ANS locations of α1, α2, β1 and β2 adrenoreceptors.

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17
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Identify the functional ANS response of α1, α2, β1 and β2 adrenoreceptors.

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18
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted when treating nasal congestion ? Why ? Which drugs may used against Nasal Congestion ?

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α1 because nasal congestion is mainly due to vasodilation in nasal mucosa and α1 stimulation can give rise to vasoconstriction

PHENYLEPHRINE (Constriction of airway blood vessels (α1))
This vasoconstriction helps to reduce blood flow to the nasal mucosa and decreases sweeling of the nasal tissue

19
Q

What are some symptoms of asthma ?

A

Coughing
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Tightness in the chest

20
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted when treating asthma ? Why ? Which drugs may used against asthma ?

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β2 because asthma involves brachoconstriction and β2 stimulation can give rise to brachodilation

SALBUTAMOL (short acting), SALMETEROL (long acting) - all give cause brachodilation

21
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What are some side effects of salbutamol and salmeterol ? Why ?

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Muscle tremor and Cardiac arrhythmias
Because tremors are linked to β2 which is stimulated here, whilst arrhythmias are due to the fact that they have a little affinity for β1 leading to some β1 functional response (i.e. ↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force)

22
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What is the main difference between Salbutamol and Salmeterol ?

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Short-acting (Short Acting Beta2 Agonist = SABA) = salbutamol

Long-acting (Long Acting Beta2 Agonist = LABA) = salmeterol

23
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What is premature labour defined as ?

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Occurring between 24 and 33 weeks of gestation

24
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted when delaying labour ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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β2 because it stimulates relaxation of visceral smooth muscle (including uterine muscle)

Salbutamol

Also terbutaline

25
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How does the sympathetic NS control BP ? Mention any important adrenoreceptors involved.

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  1. INCREASES CARDIAC OUTPUT (HEART)
    - Increases heart rate
    - Increases volume pumped out at each stroke
    - β1 receptors mediates both ^
  2. INCREASES TOTAL PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE (ARTERIES)
    - Constricts blood vessels (mainly small arteries/arterioles)
    - α1 receptors mediates this
26
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Define Cardiogenic shock.

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Damaged heart, unable to supply enough blood to the organs of the body

27
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in cardiogenic shock ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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β1 because cardiogenic shock involves insufficient blood supply to the body, and the activation of β1 stimulates increased heart rate and increased force.

Dobutamine

See lecture online

28
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in Hypertension ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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α1 (inhibiting it) because α1 causes vasoconstriction

β1 (inhibiting it) because β1 causes ↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force and ↑ renin release by kidneys

α2 (stimulating it) because α2 causes ↓ NA release

PRAZOSIN (blocks α1 receptors)
Vasodilation

PROPRANOLOL (blocks β1 receptors)
↓ heart rate and force
↓ renin release by kidneys

ATENOLOL (blocks β1 receptors)
↓ heart rate and force
↓renin release by kidneys

CLONIDINE (stimulates pre-synaptic α2 receptors)
↓ NA release
Central effect

29
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What are cardiac dysrhthmias ?

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Atrial fibrillations, with palpitations, rapid heart rate and inefficient cardiac output

30
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in dysrhthmias ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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β1 (inhibiting it) because β1 causes ↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force and ↑ renin release by kidneys

PROPRANOLOL (blocks β1 receptors)
↓ heart rate and force
↓ renin release by kidneys

ATENOLOL (blocks β1 receptors)
↓ heart rate and force
↓renin release by kidneys

31
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What is a cardiac arrest ?

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Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping

32
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in cardiac arrests ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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α1 (stimulating it) because α1 causes vasoconstriction

β1 (stimulating it) because β1 causes ↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force

ADRENALINE
Vasoconstriction
↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force

33
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What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis ?

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  • Narrowing of airways
  • Sudden drop in blood pressure
  • Red raised itchy skin rash
  • Swelling of eyes, lips, hands and feet
34
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in anaphylaxis ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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α1 (stimulating it) because α1 causes vasoconstriction

β1 (stimulating it) because β1 causes ↑ cardiac rate ↑ cardiac force

β2 (stimulating it) because β2 causes bronchodilation and ↓ histamine release by mast cells

ADRENALINE
Vasoconstriction
↑ heart rate and force
Bronchodilation
↓ histamine release by mast cells

35
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What is the main symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Problems with passing urine due to swollen prostate

36
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Which kind of receptor should be targeted in benign prostatic hyperplasia ? Why ? Which drugs may be used for this ?

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α1 (blocking it) in order to block smooth muscle contraction

PRAZOSIN
-Relax bladder neck and prostate capsule

TAMSULOSIN
-More prostate-specific

37
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Name all the main adrenoreceptor agonists.

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38
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Name all the main adrenoreceptor antagonists.

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39
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Describe the synthesis of these different catecholamines, naming the enzymes involved. Which is the RLS?

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Tyrosine (enzyme: Tyrosine hydroxylase) –> DOPA (enzyme: DOPA decarboxylase) –> Dopamine (enzyme: Dopamine β-hydroxylase (DBH)) –> Noradrenaline (enzyme: PNMT) –> Adrenaline

The RLS is the initial state (conversion of Tyrosine into DOPA)

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