Autonomic NS Motor Component

Question 1

Name X2 divisions in ANS Motor Component

Answer 1

-Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions

Question 2

Is the Motor Component Afferent or Efferent part of the ANS?

Answer 2

-Efferent> Effector Organ - cause response

Question 3

Name the two neurons in the Motor Component.

Answer 3

-Pre-Ganglionic and Post-Ganglionic Neurons

Question 4

What is found between the -Pre-Ganglionic and Post-Ganglionic Neurons?

Answer 4

-Autonomic Ganglia

Question 5

Name the neurotransmitters and receptors used in the Parasympathetic Division

Answer 5

1) Pre-Synaptic Neuron> Acetylcholine -Nicotinic Receptors
After Autonomic Ganglia (below)
2) Post Synaptic Neuron>Acetylcholine- Muscarinic receptor on effector organ

Question 6

Name X2 Types of Cholinergic Receptors

Answer 6

• Nicotinic

- Muscarinic

Question 7

Name the neurotransmitters and receptors used in the Sympathetic Division

Answer 7

1) Pre-Synaptic Neuron> Acetylcholine- Nicotinic Receptors
- Autonomic Ganglia
2) Post-Synaptic> Noradrenaline- Adrenergic Receptors on effector organ

Question 8

What type of receptorS are Muscarinic and Adrenergic Receptors on effector organs?

Answer 8

-G-Protein Coupled Receptors

Question 9

What does it mean by ‘Neurotransmitters can be Co-Released?’

Answer 9

-Several Neurotransmitters released at once