Exam #4 Flashcards
3 types of cells the ANS controls
smooth muscle cells
cardiac muscle cells
gland cells
where do SNS preganglionic fibers originate
thoracolumbar region of the spinal cord (T1-L2/3)
where do SNS preganglionic cell bodies lie in the spinal cord
intermediolateral horn
where do SNS preganglionic cell fibers pass through in the spinal cord
ventral root
where do SNS preganglionic fibers travel once they leave the spinal canal
pass through white ramus, into one of the ganglia of the sympathetic chain
what can SNS preganglionic neurons do once they are inside the sympathetic chain
synapse with post ganglionic neuron in the ganglion (travel through gray rami to periphery)
Go up or down the sympathetic chain to synapse at another level
exit the chain to an outlying collateral ganglion where they can synapse with a peripheral synpathetic ganglion
where do post ganglionic sympathetic neurons originate
one of the sympathetic chain ganglia
one of the peripheral sympathetic ganglia
5 peripheral sympathetic ganglia
celiac
superior mesenteric
aorticorenal
inferior mesenteric
hypogastric
what is released at the terminal end of the SNS preganglionic neuron
ACh
SNS preganglionic fiber length
short
SNS post ganglionic fiber length
long
what is released at the terminal end of the post ganglionic neuron at synapses with target organ
NE
chromaffin cells
ACh interacts with them to release EPI and NE in the adrenal medulla
catecholamine content released by chromaffin cells
80% EPI
20% NE
how long do hormonal EPI and NE last vs direct stimulation
10x longer
what is the result of SNS stimulation of the liver
glycogenolysis– glucose released into the blood
synthesis of NE
tyrosine+ tyrosine hydroxylase->
DOPA+ decarboxylase->
dopamine+ DBH->
transported into vesicles and converted to NE
3 mechanisms by which NE is removed after the release into the synapse
reuptake into the presynaptic terminals (active transport)
diffusion away from nerve endings
destruction by tissue enzymes (MAO and COMT)
What does the metabolism of NE form
VMA
what is VMA
the major metabolite (80-90%) of NE found in urine
are SNS preganglionic fibers myelinated or unmyelinated
myelinated
preganglionic fiber to postganglionic fiber ratio in SNS
1:20-30
NE negative feedback loop
NE binds in the presynaptic post ganglionic sympathetic nerve terminal to a2 receptors and NE release is decreased
where does PSNS arise from
CN3,7,9,10
sacral segments 1-4
The craniosacral outflow
PSNS preganglionic nerve terminals release _____ which binds to what receptor
ACh
nicotinic
PSNS post ganglionic nerve terminals release ____ which binds to what receptor
ACh
muscarinic
define nerve
bundle of axons
define dendrite
receive incoming signals
the strength of the signal dictates whether the nerve will pass the signal on which is an action potential
at rest, there are more ____ charged ions outside the cell
positively
the inside of the cell has a net ____ charge at rest
negative
what is the membrane potential threshold voltage
-55
what is the membrane potential resting voltage
-70
what are myelin sheaths made of in PNS
schwann cells
gaps in schwann cells are called and what is their impact
nodes of ranvier
jumping from node to node speeds the transmission
what are myelin sheaths made of in the SNS
oligodendrocytes
ACh synthesis
Acetyl-CoA +choline via the enzyme choline acetyltransferase
where is ACh synthesized and stored
synaptic vesicles in axon terminal
how is ACh hydrolyzed
acetylcholinesterase to choline and acetate
choline is reused
SNS solely provides innervation to the (3)
blood vessels
spleen
piloerector muscles
define cholinergic
nerves that operate by using ACh
define adrenergic
nerves that operate using NE
define muscarinic
drugs that mimic the effects of muscarine which activates the PNS (heart, smooth muscle, glands)
define nicotinic
drugs that interact with ganglionic and skeletal muscle synapses and on nerve membranes and sensory endings
where to preganglionic neurons originate
brainstem or spinal cord
where are nicotinic receptors located
on preganglionic fibers in the PNS, SNS, NMJ, and adrenal medulla
what activates nicotinic receptors
ACh and nicotine
ACh binds to the alpha subunit on the receptor-> conformational change-> increased conductance for ___ which leads to a strong inward electrical and chemical gradient for ___ which leads to what
Na+
Na+
depolarization of the postsynaptic cell
where are muscarinic receptors located
post ganglionic fibers in the PNS on the heart, smooth muscle, and exocrine glands
how do muscarinic receptors affect the heart
inhibitory
(blocked by atropine)
how do muscarinic receptors affect the smooth muscle and glands
excitatory
what activates muscarinic receptors
ACh
muscarine
CNIII
oculomotor
CNVII
facial
CNIX
glossopharyngeal
CNX
vagus
which nerve transmits 75% of the PNS
vagus
vagus nerve supplies what(6)
heart
tracheobronchial tree
liver
spleen
kidney
entire GI tract (except distal colon)
length of preganglionic fibers in the PSNS
long
length of the postganglionic fibers in the PSNS
short
preganglionic to postganglionic ratio in the PSNS
1:1-3
all post ganglionic parasympathetic neurons are
cholinergic
all preganglionic parasympathetic neurons are
cholinergic
all preganglionic sympathetic neurons are
cholinergic
postganglionic sympathetic neurons that innervate the sweat glands and blood vessels are
cholinergic
preganglionic sympathetic neurons that arise from the greater splanchnic nerve and innervate the adrenal medulla are
cholinergic
all motor nerves that innervate skeletal muscle are
cholinergic
where are alpha1 receptors located
postsynaptic membrane of sympathetic postganglionic neurons
where are alpha1receptors found (8)
peripheral vasculature
renal vascular smooth muscle
coronary arteries
myocardium
skin
uterus
intestinal mucosa
splanchnic beds
alpha1 receptors mediate what
smooth muscle vasoconstriction
post synaptic alpha 2 responds primarily to what
epi
6 actions of alpha 2 receptors
arterial and venous constriction
platelet aggregation
inhibition of insulin release
inhibition of bowel motility
stimulation of growth hormone release
inhibition of ADH release