Exam 2 questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which will cause a decrease in NE levels at an adrenergic synapse?

A

the action of Alpha 2 receptors on the axonal membrane and increased levels of methyl-DOPA

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2
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THe action of epinephrine on Beta 1 receptors would be…

A

increased strength of heart contraction (remember, B1 only are located at the myocardium)

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3
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The cells that make up the adrenal medulla

A

have N1 receptors in their cell body membrane

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4
Q

CSF is found

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in ventricles, subarachnoid space and central canal

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5
Q

Relaxation of detrussor muscle is

A

beta 2

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6
Q

cranial nerves that have autonomic function are

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3, 7, 9, 10

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7
Q

transverse tracts

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connect the pons and cerebellum

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8
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afferent input from cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, or gland

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can enter the brain through some of the cranial nerves and entering th thoracic spinal nerves convey visceral pain

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9
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proprioception is carried by

A

spinocerebellar and fsciculi cuneatus

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10
Q

muscle coordination

A

red nucleus
basal nuclei
cerebellum

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11
Q

alpha 2’s are where?

A

pre-synaptic side of the postganglionic neuron

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12
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interneurons are

A

mulitpolar and can be found in tracts

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13
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Broca’s area

A

premotor of frontal lobe, speech movements

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14
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referred pain in the left arm

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is sensed by the brain as damage to the dermatome for that area

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15
Q

tract carrying pain and temperature?

A

lateral spinothalamic tract

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16
Q

sympathetic ganglia

A

pre-vertebral
para-vertebral
chain ganglia

17
Q

sensory receptor potentials

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are graded potentials and need a logarithmic increase in stimuli to increase action potential frequency additionally

18
Q

temporal lobe has what three sensory areas?

A

smell
gustatory
auditory

19
Q

ASTROCYTES ARE CELLS THAT

A

control the transport of substances into the CNS