Module 2 (part of test 1) Flashcards
The autonomic nervous system controls _______ responses?
involuntary
What are the 2 divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
“Rest and relaxation” deals with what branch of the autonomic nervous system?
Parasympathetic
The Sympathetic division prepares the body for “________ or ________” responses?
fight
flight
What is the receptor that deals with the Sympathetic Division?
Adrenergic
What is the receptor that deals with the Parasympathetic Division?
Cholinergic
Which receptor has divisions and what are they?
Adrenergic
Alpha and Beta
ANS drugs are used in dentistry. What are two examples?
Anesthetic
Nitrous Oxide
What ANS drugs can cause Xerostomia by blocking acetylcholine receptors?
Anticholinergics
Anti-depressants and Anti-psychotics have effects _______ to ANS system?
similar
The somatic nervous system stimulates ______ responses?
voluntary (skeletal muscles)
The Sympathetic nervous system dilate pupils when activated…This dilation of pupils is called?
Mydriasis
What 3 things does a Synapse consist of?
presynapse
synaptic cleft
postsynapse
What is the term for a group of nerve cell bodies located outside the Central Nervous System?
Ganglia
What are the 4 parts of a Neuron?
Cell Body
Dendrite
Axon
Axon Terminal
What carries the signals between neurons/other cells?
A neurotransmitter
What are the 3 catecholamines of the Adrenergic response system?
Epi
Nor-epi
Dopamine
Catecholamines come from the _______ ______ and are put into the blood during sympathetic stimulation?
Adrenal Medulla
The Sympathetic Response has _______ receptors like Adrenaline?
Adrenergic
The Alpha Receptors of the Sympathetic Response are responsible for _______?
smooth muscle relaxing
What are the 2 divisions of the Beta-receptors of the Sympathetic response are?
Beta 1
Beta 2
__________ receptors of the sympathetic response are responsible for the heart muscle?
Beta 1
Beta 2 receptors of the sympathetic response are responsible for the _____
lungs
Cholinergic Receptors are found in the _______ response system?
parasympathetic
Cholinergic receptors of the parasympathetic response have _________ receptors on them?
acetylcholine
What receptors of the parasympathetic response are responsible for most side effects?
Muscarinic
Muscarinic receptors ________ Heart Rate?
decrease
What receptors have to do with muscular paralysis like in general anesthesia?
Nicotinic
What receptors are sensitive to Nor-epi and epi?
Alpha 1 Adrenergic (sympathetic)