Autonomic Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What vertebral levels does the Sympathetic outflow come from?
A
T1-L2
2
Q
Where are the ganglia situated in the sympathetic system?
A
Close to the sympathetic trunk
3
Q
What is the outflow for the parasympathetic system?
A
Cranio-sacral
4
Q
Where are the ganglia situated in the parasympathetic system?
A
Close to the target
5
Q
What receptors does Acetylcholine work on?
A
Cholinergic receptors
6
Q
What two kinds of cholinergic receptors are there?
A
Muscarinic and Nicotinic
7
Q
What receptors does Norepinephrine work on?
A
Adrenergic receptors
8
Q
What two kind of adrenergic receptors are there?
A
Alpha and Beta
9
Q
What do all preganglionic fibres release?
A
Acetylcholine, nicotinic receptors
