Module Three: Respiratory I Flashcards

1
Q

What is the neurotransmitter for excitatory cholinergic nerve stimulation?

A

Acetylcholine

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2
Q

Where are cholinergic nerves found?

A

Airway smooth muscle and mucous glands

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3
Q

What is the neurotransmitter for inhibitory adrenergic nerve relaxation?

A

Noradrenaline

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4
Q

Stimulation of eNANC nerves causes?

A

Increase in airway tone, secretion of mucus, microvascular leakage

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5
Q

How can eNANC nerves be inhibited?

A

Neurokinin receptor antagonist

Nociceptin

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6
Q

Activity of eNANC nerves can be enhanced/stimulated by?

A

Capsaicin
Neutral endopeptidase inhibitors
Endopeptidase breakdown NT in the epithelium

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