Autonomic Nervous System Overview
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What neurotransmitter is primarily released by preganglionic neurones in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

  • Adrenaline
  • Noradrenaline
  • Acetylcholine (correct)
  • Dopamine
  • What is a primary function regulated by the autonomic nervous system?

  • Smooth muscle contraction (correct)
  • Sensory perception and reaction
  • Voluntary muscle movement
  • Cognitive memory processing
  • Which of the following receptors does ACh act upon in the postganglionic neurones?

  • Serotonin receptors
  • Adrenergic receptors
  • Nicotinic receptors (correct)
  • Muscarinic receptors
  • What is the main neurotransmitter released by sympathetic postganglionic neurones?

    <p>Noradrenaline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the organization of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Two neurones arranged in series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the autonomic nervous system primarily prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses?

    <p>Sympathetic division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is released by the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla?

    <p>Adrenaline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the parasympathetic nervous system, postganglionic neurones primarily release which of the following?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of muscles does the autonomic nervous system primarily control?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Interneurone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

    • Regulates many physiological functions, largely outside voluntary control
    • Primarily controls smooth muscle (vascular and visceral), exocrine gland secretion, and heart contraction (frequency and force).
    • Composed of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
    • Each division has two neurons in series: preganglionic and postganglionic neurons.
    • The exception to this is the adrenal gland.

    Neurotransmitters

    • Preganglionic neurons of both divisions release acetylcholine (ACh).
    • ACh acts on nicotinic receptors on the postganglionic neuron (ion channel).
    • Sympathetic postganglionic neurons are typically adrenergic, releasing noradrenaline (NA), except for sweat glands and piloerector muscles.
    • Parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are typically cholinergic, releasing ACh, which acts on muscarinic receptors on target cells (what is the receptor type at the NMJ?).
    • Adrenal chromaffin cells are considered specialized postganglionic sympathetic neurons, releasing adrenaline into the bloodstream.

    Receptors

    • Sympathetic nervous system's noradrenaline (NA) and adrenaline act on adrenoreceptors, which are G protein-coupled receptors (not integral ion channels).
    • Adrenoreceptors have subtypes: α-adrenoreceptors (1 & 2) and β-adrenoreceptors (1 & 2).
    • Parasympathetic postganglionic neurons release ACh, which acts on muscarinic receptors on the target cells (G protein-coupled receptors - M1, M2, and M3).

    General Functions

    • The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems continuously stimulate tissues, requiring only low-frequency stimulation for full activation.
    • The sympathetic drive to different tissues is regulated independently.
    • For example, sympathetic activity to the heart can increase without affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
    • In “fight or flight” situations, there is a coordinated sympathetic response (generalized response).

    Examples of ANS control

    Organ Sympathetic Effect Receptor Parasympathetic Effect Receptor
    Pupil of Eye Dilatation (contracts radial muscle) α1 Contraction (contracts sphincter muscle) M3
    Airways of Lungs Relax β2 Contract M3
    Heart Increase rate and force of contraction β1 Decrease rate M2
    Sweat glands Localized secretion (ex.palms) α1 No effect -
    Sweat glands Generalized secretion M3 - -
    • Search for the effect of the ANS on the rest of body organs and tissues.

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    Explore the intricacies of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) with this quiz. Learn about its regulation of physiological functions, the roles of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, and the neurotransmitters involved. Test your understanding of the components and mechanisms that govern involuntary body processes.

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