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1
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Efferent activity of the ANS is largely regulated by what?

A

reflexes, baroreceptor

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What is the baroreceptor reflex?

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located in the major systemic arteries sensing blood pressure.

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What happens if BP decreases?

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sensory impulses to the vasomotor center of the brainstem decreases. Heart rate increases and vascular resistance increases.

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Preganglionic neurons of ANS cell bodies are located where?

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within the CNS

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Postganglionic neurons of ANS cell bodies are located where?

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peripheral ganglia

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Preganglionic neurons of the ANS are myelinated or unmyelinated?

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myelinated

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Postganglionic neurons of the ANS are myelinated or unmyelinated?

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unmyelinated

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8
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Preganglionic neurons use what neurotransmitter?

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Ach

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9
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Postganglionic neurons use what neurotransmitter?

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ach (parasympathetic) and norepinephrine (sympathetic)

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10
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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on glands?

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secretion of large amounts of sweat

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on glands?

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strongly stimulates lacrimal, nasal, salivary and GI glands of upper tract.

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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on heart?

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increase in heart rate and strength of contraction

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on heart?

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decrease in heart rate and strength of contraction

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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on systemic blood vessels?

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constricts most blood vessels

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on systemic blood vessels?

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has almost no effect

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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on arterial pressure?

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results in acute increase in arterial pressure but little long term

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on arterial pressure?

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decreases pumping of heat but little effect on bp

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18
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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS in general?

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inhibits most ectodermal structures (GI, respiratory, endocrine, auditory, urinary)

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS in general?

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excites most endodermal structures

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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on eyes?

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pupil dilation

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on eyes?

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pupil constriction and lens focusing

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What is the result of the sympathetic stimulation of ANS on GI tract?

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strong stimulation inhibits peristalsis. GI tract is not normally dependent on sympathetic stimulation

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What is the result of the parasympathetic stimulation of ANS on GI tract?

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promotes peristalsis and relaxes sphincters

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24
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Where do the cell bodies of each sympathetic preganglionic neuron lie?

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in the intermediolateral horn of the spinal cord

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25
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All preganglionic neurons are _______.

A

cholinergic

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26
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Where doe post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons pass?

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through the gray rami

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27
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What type of fibers are postgang sympathetic?

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C fibers

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28
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Post gang symp fiber innervate muscles that…?

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constrict blood vessels, piloerect hair, and change heart rate and force of contraction

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29
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Cervical sympathetics supply the face and thoracic viscera and are considered _________.

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postsynaptic

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30
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What are the functions of the cervical/thoracic sympathetic chain?

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  • coronary artery dilation
  • increase heart rate
  • bronchodilation
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31
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What is the location of the thoracic sympathetic chain?

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lies against neck of ribs and costovertebral junction

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32
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There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T2 goes where?

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to neck

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33
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There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T3-6 go where?

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to thorax

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34
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There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T7-11 go where?

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to abdomen

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35
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There are 12 pairs of thoracic ganglia. T12-L2 go where?

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lower extremity

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36
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Splanchnic nerves are composed of _______ fibers and visceral sensory fibers.

A

pregang

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37
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What do the splanchnic nerves supply?

A

abdominal viscera

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38
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Where do the splanchnic nerves synapse?

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prevertebral ganglia

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39
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All preganglionic neurons are __________.

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cholinergic

40
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Where do the greater splanchnic nerves synapse?

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celiac ganglion

41
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Where do the lesser splanchnic nerves synapse?

A

superior mesenteric ganglion

42
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Where do the least splanchnic nerves synapse?

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aorticorenal ganglion

43
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Where do the lumbar splanchnic nerves synapse?

A

superior and inferior mesenteric ganglion

44
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What are the steps of NE synthesis

A
  • hydroxylation of tyrosine to dopa
  • decarbox of dopa to dopamine
  • transport of dopamine into vesicles
  • hydroxylation of dopamine to NE
  • once neuron is stimulated, NE is released where it binds receptor depending on affinity
45
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What happens after NE is released?

A
  • broken down in cleft
  • recycled via NE transporter
  • taken up in to circulation
46
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NE recycling?

A
  • small amount is returned to vesicles
  • most is metabolized and metabolites are released into circulation
  • metabolites broke down to COMT, which is found in all tissues.
47
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NE excites mainly _____ receptors

A

alpha adrenergic

48
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Epinephrine excites ______ and _______ receptors.

A

alpha and beta adrenergic

49
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What type of functions are alpha adrenergic receptors associated with?

A

sympathetic functions like iris dilation, vasoconstriction, bladder sphincter contraction and inhibition of neurotransmitter release

50
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what are the functions of beta 1 adrenergic receptors?

A

cardioacceleration, increased myocardial strength, lipolysis

51
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what are the functions of beta 2 adrenergic receptors?

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vasodilation, intestinal relaxation, uterus relation, bronchodilation, calorigenesis, glycogenolysis, bladder wall relaxation

52
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what are the functions of beta 3 adrenergic receptors?

A

thermogenesis

53
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What are the drugs that block adrenergic activity?

A

reserpine, propranolol, and metoprolol

54
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What is the function of reserpine?

A

block synthesis and storage of NE

55
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What is the function of propranolol?

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block sympathetic beta 1 and beta 2 receptors

56
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What is the function of metoprolol?

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block mostly sympath beta 1 receptors

57
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What is the function of beta blockers?

A

block beta adrenergic receptors, and attenuate the actions of the sympathetic system by decreasing heart rate

58
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What are the side effects of beta blockers?

A

fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia, associated with negative changes in blood lipid profiles, and associated with higher glucose and insulin levels.

59
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What is the effect of alpha 1 blockers?

A

decrease blood pressure

60
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The adrenal medulla is stimulated by what?

A

sympathetic system

61
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What is secreted from the adrenal medulla?

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80% epinephrine and 20% NE

62
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Are secreting cells of the adrenal medullar pre or post gang?

63
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What are the functions of circulating NE?

A

constricts blood vessels of body, increases heart activity, inhibits GI tract, dilates pupil

64
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What are the functions of circulating epinephrine?

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raises arterial pressure to a lesser extent than NE, increases CO more than NE, 5-10x great effect on metabolism as NE, increases metabolic rate of whole body (up to 100% above normal).

65
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Alarm or stress response occurs when there is a mass discharge of the entire sympathetic system. What are the results?

A
  • increased arterial pressure
  • rerouting of blood flow to active muscles
  • increased rates in cellular metabolism
  • increased blood glucose concentration
  • increased glycolysis in liver and muscle
  • increased muscle strength
  • increased mental activity
  • increased blood coagulation rate
66
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What is the location of the post gang parasympath fibers, and what neurotransmitter do they use?

A

located in the wall of the organ; ach

67
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What are the cranial nerves that carry parasympathetic signals?

A

oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus

68
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What is the path of the sacral parasymp nerves and what do they supply?

A

pass through the spinal nerve sacral plexus on each side of S2 and S3, and supply the colon, rectum, urinary bladder, and external genitalia

69
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What is the preganglionic pathway of the oculomotor nerve?

A

from edinger-westphal nucleus to the ciliary ganglion

70
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What is the postganglionic pathway of the oculomotor nerve?

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from the ciliary ganglion to the pupillae muscle

71
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What is the motor function of the oculomotor nerve?

A

innervate the skeletal muscles of the eyes

72
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What is the parasympath function of the oculomotor nerve?

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constrict pupillae of the iris and the ciliary muscles

73
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What is the preganglionic pathway of the facial nerve?

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from the superior salivatory and lacrimal nuclei to the submandibular/sublingual ganglia

74
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What is the postganglionic pathway of the facial nerve?

A

to lacrimal gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland, and mucous gland

75
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What is the motor function of the facial nerve?

A

primary nerve to the muscle of facial expression, innervates muscles of the inner ear

76
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What is the sensory function of the facial nerve?

A

carries sensation of taste from anterior 2/3 of the tongue

77
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What is the parasymp function of the facial nerve?

A

stimulates mandibular and sublingual glands to increase the flow of saliva, stimulates the nasal mucosa

78
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What is the preganglionic pathway of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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from inferior salivatory nucleus to otic ganglion

79
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What is the postganglionic pathway of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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to parotid gland

80
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What are the functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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  • carried general sensation and sensation of taste from posterior 1/3 of tongue
  • skeletal muscle to stylopharyngeus muscle
  • injury can result in impaired swallowing
81
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What is the longest nerve in the human body?

A

vagus nerve

82
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vagus nerve pierces diaphragm and becomes what nerve?

A

gastic nerve

83
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What are the functions of the vagus nerve regarding the heart?

A

lowers heart rate

84
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What are the functions of the vagus nerve regarding the GI tract?

A
  • controls taste and saliva
  • increases stomach acidity, digestive secretions and gut flow
  • role in controlling blood glucose balance
  • assists in releasing bile
85
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What are the functions of the vagus nerve regarding the kidneys?

A

promotes general function (filtration)

86
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What are the functions of the vagus nerve regarding the repro sys?

A

helps control fertility

87
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What are some effects of vagus nerve dysfunction?

A

IBS, anxiety, depression, high/low HR, difficulty swallowing, esophageal reflux, migraines

88
Q

What enz catalyzes the reaction of acetyl coa and choline to acetylcholine?

A

choline acetyl-transferase

89
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What enz catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine to choline and acetate ion?

A

acetylcholinesterase

90
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________ is a poison from toadstools, and receptors are found on all effector cells stimulated by postgang cholinergic receptors.

A

muscarinic receptors

91
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What adrengeric receptors are found in autonomic ganglia at synapses between pre and post gang neurons, and are present in NMJ in skeletal muscles>

A

nicotinic receptors

92
Q

What is the mechanism of muscarinic receptors?

93
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What is the mechanism of nicotinic receptors?

A

ion channels

94
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What are direct parasymp cholinergic drugs that bind to ACH receptors?

A

nicotinic or muscarinic

95
Q

What is an indirect parasymp drug function?

A

inhibit cholinesterase

96
Q

Tear gas and sarin are ______ drugs

97
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What is primarily used to treat glaucoma and overdose is similar to nerve agents?

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