Nervous System introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What do drugs that stimulate or inhibit cholinergic and adrenergic receptors influence?
A
The Functioning of the Nervous System
2
Q
The Nervous System is divided into ___________ and __________ nerves
A
Central and Peripheral
3
Q
What protects the Central Nervous System against drugs?
A
The Blood Brain Barrier
4
Q
Drugs need to be highly __________ to diffuse across the blood brain barrier.
A
Lipophilic (fat-soluble)
5
Q
Drugs need to be more __________ to diffuse across the peripheral nervous system.
A
Hydrophilic (water-soluble)
