Autonomics Flashcards
How many nerves is the autonomic nervous system made up of?
2 neurons
*Pre ganglionic, Post ganglionic
Where are the cell bodies of the Sympathetic nervous system found?
Thoracolumbar
*Axons extend to para-pre vertebral ganglia so they are short
Post ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system extend from the para and pre vertebral ganglia to what?
Effecter tissues/organs
Where are the cell bodies of parasympathetic pre-ganglionic neurons found?
Craniosacral
*axons extend to ganglia near effector tissue
Which system of the ANS uses ACh?
Both sympathetic and parasympathetic pre-ganglionic fibers
What type of receptors does ACh act on in post-ganglionic fibers?
Nicotinic
What three main transmitters are used for sympathetic post-ganglia?
1-Dopamine
2-Norepi
3-Epi
*Most use NE
NE and EPI act on what and are released by what?
- Act on A and B receptors
- Released by adrenal gland
What does DA mainly activate?
D1
What transmitter do post ganglionic parasympathetic neurons use?
ACh
*acts on muscarinic receptors in effector tissues or nicotinic in somatic muscles
What three drugs are agonists to the three main muscarinic receptors?
1-ACh
2-bethanechol (GI motility and secretion)
3-Pilocarpine (glaucoma)
What tissue is the M1 receptor present in?
Stomach
*increases acid secretion
What 4 tissues are M2 receptors found in?
1-Sinoatrial node (Slows HR)
2-Atria (Slows AP duration and contractility)
3-AV node (Slows conduction velocity)
4-Ventricle (Slows contractility
What 2 tissues are M3 receptors found in?
1-GI smooth muscle (contract)
2-Secretory glands (increase secretion)
What are the 2 antagonists of muscarinic receptors?
1-Atropine (antidote for nerve gas)
2-scopolamine (motion sickness)
What is the agonist for Nicotinic receptors?
ACh
Where are Nm and Nn receptors respectively found?
Nm-Neuromuscular junction
Nn-autonomic ganglia, adrenal medulla, CNS
What are the two antagonists for Nm receptors and the main antagonists for Nn receptors?
Nm- succinylcholine (depolarizing), d-tubocurarine (competes with ACh)
Nn-mecamylamine
Which cholinesterase inhibitor has a short duration, is used for glaucoma, and is the antidote for atropine?
Physostigmine
Which cholinesterase inhibitor has extended duration and is used to treat alzheimer’s?
Donepezil (Aricept)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor is irreversible, has long duration of action and is used in nerve gas?
Sarin
What prevents release of ACh and used to relax intraocular muscles, treats muscle dystonia (spasms) and removes wrinkles?
Botulinim toxin
What are 2 cholinergic agents used in dentistry?
1-Cevimeline (evoxac) for xerostomia in Sjogrens
2-Pilocarpine (salagen) xerostomia after radiotherapy
What are the 3 main agonists of a1 receptors of the sympathetic nervous system?
1-Epi (most)
2-NE
3-Phenylephrine
What are the 4 main agonists of a2 receptors of the sympathetic nervous system?
1-Epi (most)
2-NE
3-clonidine
4-guanfacine
What are the 3 main tissues that contract or constrict when a1 receptors are activated?
1-Radial muscle of iris
2-genitourinary and GI sphincters
3-Vasculature
What are the 3 main tissues that are effected by a2 receptor activation?
1-Vasculature (constrict)
2-NE terminals (decrease NE release)
3-Brainstem (decrease NE release)
What is the main antagonist of the a1 receptor in the sympathetic nervous system?
Prazosin (treat hypertension)
What are the 3 agonists of B1 receptors?
1-Epi
2-NE
3-Isoproterenol