Autonomic pharmacology Flashcards
Where do the PS fibres in CN III originate from?
Edinger-Westphal nucleus
Which nerves innervate the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle?
Short ciliary nerves (from ciliary ganglion along inferior portion of ON III)
Where do the PS fibres in CN VII originate from?
Superior salivatory nucleus in brainstem
What is the name of the ganglion in CN VII?
Sphenopalatine/pterogopalatine ganglion
Where do the post ganglionic fibres of CN VII go?
Lacrimal gland
Which muscles are under PS innervation?
Ciliary muscle
Iris sphincter
Lacrimal gland
Is PS innervation cholinergic or adrenergic?
Cholinergic
PS innervation has … Preganglionic fibres and … Postganglionic fibres
Long
Short
Which muscles are under S innervation?
Iris dilator
Muller’s muscle
Ciliary muscle and epithelium
Is S innervation cholinergic or adrenergic?
Adrenergic
S innervation has … Preganglionic fibres and … Postganglionic fibres
Short
Long
Where does S innervation originate from?
Hypothalamus
What ganglion in the neck do S fibres synapse in?
Superior cervical ganglion
What do the S postganglionic fibres split into?
Long and short ciliary nerves
Which NS causes iris mydriasis?
Sympathetic