Neurotransmitters; NMJ to myocyte Flashcards
The two most common neurotransmitters released by the neurons of the ANS are
- Acetylcholine
2. Noradrenaline
What are the two types of acetylcholine receptors?
Muscarinic and Nicotinic
Muscarinic receptors are of what type (of the four different classes of intracellular receptors?)
GPCR/ metabotropic
What are the 5 subtypes of muscarinic receptors?
M1 - M5
M1 - Neural M2- Cardiac M3 - Glands/smooth muscle M4 - CNS M5- CNS
Muscarinic receptors are located post-synaptically in _________ muscle, __________ muscle, and ________.
smooth, cardiac, glands
Nicotinic receptors are what type of receptors? (Of the four types)
Ionotropic
What is the main ion that passes through nicotinic receptors?
Mainly sodium channels, but some potassium can also go through
This neurotransmitter contracts smooth muscle, dilates blood vessels, increases bodily secretions, and slows heart rate
Acetylcholine
What is the chief neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Acetylcholine
Describe the action of acetylcholine
- Contracts smooth muscle
- Dilates blood vessels
- Increases bodily secretions
- Slows heart rate
Norepinephrine acts on what type of receptors?
Adrenoreceptors (metabotropic/GPCR)
What tissues contain alpha-adrenoreceptors?
Blood vessels of organs and tissues (except skeletal muscle)
Which substances act on alpha adrenoreceptors? (Two hormones and one drug)
- Noradrenaline
- Adrenaline
- Isoprenaline
What is an antagonist that blocks the activity of alpha-adrenoreceptors?
Phentolamine
In what tissue would you find beta1 adrenoreceptors?
Cardiac
In what tissue would you find beta2 adrenoreceptors?
LUNGS, uterus, muscle, and coronary vessels
In what tissue would you find beta3 adrenoreceptors?
Adipose tissue
Which substances act on beta adrenoreceptors? (hint: same 3 as alpha adrenergic receptors)
- Noradrenaline
- Adrenaline
- Isoprenaline
Which type of receptor is sensitive to upregulation and downregulation? (Think of beta blockers)
Beta adrenergic receptors
What is an antagonist that blocks beta-adrenergic receptos? (Beta1?)
Propranolol
Which neurotransmitters are catecholamines?
Noradrenaline and adrenaline
AKA Norepinephrine and epinephrine
Beta receptors are associated with what type of beta subunit on the GPCR?
G alpha S
Beta receptors associated with G alpha subunit activate which enzyme?
Adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase activates which second messenger?
cAMP
alpha 1 receptors are assiated with which G alpha subunit?
G alpha q
G alpha q is associated with which enzyme?
Phospholipase C (activates)
Activating phospholipase C is associated with which second messengers?
IP3 and DAG
What ion is associated with increasing PLC, IP3, and DAG?
Calcium
alpha 2 receptors are associated with which G alpha subunit?
G alpha i (i for inhibit)
Beta receptors (1,2 and 3) are associated with which G alpha subunit?
G alpha s (s for stimulate)