Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System

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What is the expected outcome when the sympathetic nervous system is active?

Decreased sweat production

Increased activity (correct)

Slowed digestion

Reduced heart rate

What is the type of neuron that originates from the CNS and travels to the ganglion?

Sensory neuron

Motor neuron

Postganglionic neuron

Preganglionic neuron (correct)

What is the neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of signals in the parasympathetic nervous system?

Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)

Serotonin

Norepinephrine

Dopamine

What is the term for the bundle of nerve fibers that arise from the spinal cord and innervate the peripheral ganglia?

Ramus Signup and view all the answers

What is the region of the spinal cord where the sympathetic nervous system is primarily located?

Thoracic region Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the junction where the neuron and muscle meet?

To transmit the message to the muscle fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Bobrum toxin on the neuromuscular junction?

It blocks the release of Ach chemical Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of organophosphatas poisoning on the neuromuscular junction?

It irreversibly inhibits the breakdown of Ach chemical Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the motor end plate in the neuromuscular junction?

It receives signals from the neuron and transmits them to the muscle fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of curare on the neuromuscular junction?

It blocks the binding of Ach chemical to its receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of muscle that is under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the cell bodies of motor neurons in the voluntary nervous system?

In the ventral horn Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the junction between a neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber?

Neuromuscular junction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscular paralysis?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that forms the junction between the neuron and the muscle fiber?

Synaptic knob Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of potential generated in the muscle fiber in response to neurotransmitter release?

End plate potential Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neuromuscular Junction

The neuromuscular junction is the point where the motor neuron and skeletal muscle meet, and it is responsible for transmitting signals from the neuron to the muscle.
The signal is transmitted through the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) from the terminal bouton of the motor neuron, which binds to receptors on the muscle cell membrane.
The binding of neurotransmitters to receptors generates an end plate potential, which leads to muscle contraction.

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to skeletal muscles, resulting in muscle contraction.
Motor neurons are under voluntary control, meaning they can be controlled consciously.
The cell bodies of motor neurons are located in the ventral horn of the spinal cord, and their axons transmit signals to the skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.
The autonomic nervous system has two branches: sympathetic and parasympathetic.
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, and originates from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord.
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for promoting relaxation and reducing stress, and originates from the cranial and sacral regions of the CNS.

Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the transmission of signals from motor neurons to skeletal muscles.
ACh is released from the terminal bouton of the motor neuron and binds to receptors on the muscle cell membrane, leading to muscle contraction.
ACh can be blocked by certain toxins, such as botulinum toxin, which can cause muscle paralysis.

Diseases

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects the motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
ALS is characterized by the destruction of the motor neurons and their axons, leading to a loss of muscle function.

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Test your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system, including sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, ganglia, and neurotransmitters. Learn about the structure and function of this complex system. Identify the different types of nerves and their roles in the body.