important stuff

Question 1

Sympathetic

Answer 1

vasoconstriction:
* ANS Sympathetic preganglionic neuron will release ACh.
-This ACh will bind to the nicotinic AChR on the postganglionic neuron
acting as an EPSP (encourage action potential).
-The SNS postganglionic neuron will release Norepinephrine (NE)
* NE will bind to the alpha-adrenergic receptor on the muscle tissue of
blood vessels
* This causes the muscle tissue to contract leading vasoconstriction.
* Vasoconstriction increases blood pressure.

Question 2

parasympathetic

Answer 2

During times of quiet or rest, our blood pressure to
lower.
* ANS Parasympathetic preganglionic neuron will release ACh.
* This ACh will bind to the nicotinic AChR on the postganglionic
neuron acting as an EPSP (encourage action potential).
* The PNS postganglionic neuron will release ACh
* This ACh will bind to the muscarinic AChR on the muscle
tissue of blood vessels
* This causes the muscle tissue to relax leading vasodilation.
* Vasodilation decreases blood pressure

Question 3

reticular formation

Answer 3

sends impulses to cerebral cortex to keep us awake

Question 4

basal nuclei

Answer 4

group of structures in the brain mainly responsible for motor function and movement and behavior/emotion. Cortex/cerebellum/basal ganglia thalamus