L7 - Principles of drug action on neurotransmission Flashcards
1
Q
Where does noradrenaline acts on?
A
Sympathetic terminals
2
Q
Where does Acetylcholine acts on?
A
Parasympathetic terminals, ganglia and neuromuscular junction
3
Q
Where does Dopamine acts on?
A
Parts of CNS
4
Q
Where does Serotonin (5-HT) acts on?
A
Parts of CNS
5
Q
Where does sympathetic nervous system emanates from?
A
The thoracolumbar segments of spinal cord
6
Q
Where is the ganglia of SNS located?
A
typically close to spinal cord in the paravertebral chain
7
Q
In parasympathetic transmission, there is craniosacral outflow…
A
1) Cranial - oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagal
2) Sacral - nervi erigentes
8
Q
In PNS, where is the ganglia located?
A
Close to or in the target tissues
