Lecture 2: Introduction To The ANS Flashcards

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Q

Is a sympathetic ganglion or a parasympathetic ganglion closer to the target cell?

A

Parasympathetic ganglion.

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Does the stomach have sympathetic or parasympathetic innervation?

A

Both! Most organs have dual innervation.

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What does phosphodiesterase do in a penis? And what happens if it is over functioning?

A

It eats up cGMP (which is a vasodilator - causing an erection). Over functioning phosphodiesterase causes erectile dysfunction.

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