Sympathetic Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What neurotransmitter does the preganglionic neuron release & its receptor?
A
Acetylcholine
Receptor-Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor(nAChR) #sympathetic only
2
Q
What neurotransmitter does the postganglionic neuron release & its receptor?
A
Adrenaline/noradrenaline(catecholamine)
Receptor: ADRENEGIC RECEPTORS