FINAL EXAM: Unit 3 Flashcards
describe the structure of sympathetic neurons in the autonomic NS. what do they release? where are they located on the spine?
thoracic & lumbar region
-pregang: short, release ACh (N(N), nico)
-autonomic gang: close to SC
-postgang: long, release NE (alpha, beta)
describe the structure of parasympathetic neurons in the autonomic NS. what do they release? where are they located on the spine?
brainstem & sacral
-pregang: long release ACh (N(N), nico)
-autonomic gang: close to effector
-postgang: short, release ACh (musc)
what is the neuroeffector junction? what is the pathway at the neuroeffector junction?
synapse b/w postgang & effector, end in varicosities
1. AP reaches varicosity
2. depolarization
3. Ca2+ release
4. exocytosis
5. NT release
6. postsynapse
what is special about the neurons in the adrenal medulla?
lacks axons, no postganglia
what breaks down NE? what breaks down ACh?
MAO: breaks down NE
acetylcholinesterase: breaks down ACh
what is a direct agonist/antagonist?
mimic/block NT action
what is an indirect agonist/antagonist?
alters secretion, reuptake, or degradation of NT
describe the neurons in the somatic NS
only 1 neuron b/w CNS and effector
-skeletal muscle
what is the neuromuscular junction? what is the pathway at the neuromuscular junction?
synapse b/w motor neuron & muscle
1. AP reaches terminal
2. depolarization
3. Ca2+ entry
4. ACh release
5. binds N(M) receptor
6. net Na+ entry
7. depolarization
8. AP causes muscle contraction
what is the hearts sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: beta 1 -> increased HR
PARASYMP: musc -> decreased HR
what is the blood vessels sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha -> constrict, beta -> dilate
PARASYMP: NONE
what is the bronchioles sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: beta 2 -> dilation
PARASYMP: musc -> constrict
what is the GI tracts sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 2 -> decrease motility & secretions
PARASYMP: musc -> increase motility & secretions
what is the bladders sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 1 -> relax (retention)
PARASYMP: musc -> contract (empty)
what is the pupils sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 1 -> dilate
PARASYMP: musc -> contract
what is the cilliary muscles sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 1 -> relax (flat lens)
PARASYMP: musc -> contract (round lens)
what is the sweat glands sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 1 -> increase secretion
PARASYMP: NONE
what is the adipose tissue sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha -> breakdown
PARASYMP: NONE
what is the adrenal medullas sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: no receptor -> secrete E
PARASYMP: NONE
what is insulins sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 2 -> decrease secretion
PARASYMP: musc -> increase secretion
what is the genitals sympathetic NS receptor and effect? parasympathetic receptor and effect?
SYMP: alpha 1 -> orgasm
PARASYMP: musc -> erection
what are the two fibers in a sarcomere?
myosin: thick, heavy & light chains, ATPase activity
actin: thin, troponin & tropomyosin
what is the Z-disk?
attachment for actin
what is the I-band?
length of ONLY actin, spans into next sarcomere
what is the A band?
entire length of myosin
what is the H zone?
in the middle, length of ONLY myosin