PNS Receptors and Characteristics Flashcards
M1 receptors are located in what tissue?
autonomic ganglia
What is the response when M1 receptors are activated?
Depolarizes postsynaptic neurons (slow EPSP)
What is the mechanism of M1 receptors?
↑ PLC → ↑ IP3, DAG, Ca++
M2 receptors are located in what tissue?
Heart
Axon Terminals
What is the response when M2 receptors are activated?
↓ Heart rate, conduction velocity, contractility
What is the mechanism of M2 receptors?
↓ AC → ↓ cAMP; ↑ K+ channel efflux, ↓ Ca++ channel influx
M3 receptors are located in what tissue?
Smooth muscle, Secretory glands and vascular epithelium
What is the response when M3 receptors are activated?
Smooth muscle contraction
Increased secretion of secretory glands
dilates BV
What is the mechanism of M3 receptors in the vascular epithelium?
Ca++/CaM activates eNOS → ↑ NO → ↑ cGMP → relaxation
Nm receptors are located in what tissue?
Neuromuscular junctions
What is the response when Nm receptors are activated?
Skeletal muscle contraction
What is the mechanism of Nm receptors?
Opens Na+/K+ channels –> depolarization
Nn receptors are located in what tissue?
Autonomic ganglia and Adrenal medulla
What is the response when Nn receptors are activated?
Depolarization of postsynaptic neurons (autonomic ganglia)
Depolarization of medullary cells –> secretion of catecholamines (Nn)
What is the mechanism of Nm receptors?
Opens Na/K channels –> depolarization