Module Three: Respiratory I Flashcards
1
Q
What is the neurotransmitter for excitatory cholinergic nerve stimulation?
A
Acetylcholine
2
Q
Where are cholinergic nerves found?
A
Airway smooth muscle and mucous glands
3
Q
What is the neurotransmitter for inhibitory adrenergic nerve relaxation?
A
Noradrenaline
4
Q
Stimulation of eNANC nerves causes?
A
Increase in airway tone, secretion of mucus, microvascular leakage
5
Q
How can eNANC nerves be inhibited?
A
Neurokinin receptor antagonist
Nociceptin
6
Q
Activity of eNANC nerves can be enhanced/stimulated by?
A
Capsaicin
Neutral endopeptidase inhibitors
Endopeptidase breakdown NT in the epithelium