Organization of the Nervous System

Question 1

Impulses may be:

Answer 1

• Blocked
• Changed to repetitive impulses
• Integrated with other impulses into pattern

Question 2

Neurotransmitters secreted from 1 cell bind receptors on next

Type of Synapse

Answer 2

Chemical

Question 3

Found in smooth muscle

Type of Synapse

Answer 3

Electrical

Question 4

Transmit signal in 1 direction

Answer 4

Presynaptic neuron to postsynaptic

Question 5

Presynaptic Terminals Can release neurotransmitters that are:

Answer 5

• Excitatory

* Inhibitory

Question 6

Postsynaptic membranes can contain:

Answer 6

• Excitatory receptors

* Inhibitory receptors

Question 7

Increased heart rate & force of contraction

Answer 7

β-1

NE/EPI

Question 8

Muscle contraction, vasoconstriction Blockers: muscle relaxation, vasodilation

Answer 8

α-1

NE/EPI

Question 9

Vasodilation & bronchodilation

Blockers: vasoconstriction

Answer 9

β-2

EPI

Question 10

changes permeability of membrane

Answer 10

Neurotransmitter