Cholinergic System Flashcards
What is the fate of neurotransmitters
What are the two types of cholinesterase enzyme
True cholinesterase
Pseudo cholinesterase
What is the site of true cholinesterase
All cholinergic sites, motor end plate, RBCs and CNS
true cholinesterase is specific for what
For acetylcholine
What is the effect of deficiency of true cholinesterase
Fetal
What is the regeneration time of true cholinesterase
3-6 months
What is the site of pseudo cholinesterase
Present in liver and plasma
Pseudo cholinesterase is specific for what
What is the effect of pseudo cholinesterase in deficiency
Not fetal
What is the regeneration time of pseudo cholinesterase
2-3 weeks
What are the two classes of receptors for ACh
What are the types of muscarinic receptors
M1
M2
M3
Describe the M1
Describe the M2
Describe M3