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Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and blood pressure?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and blood pressure?
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (correct)
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for transmitting signals in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for transmitting signals in the parasympathetic nervous system?
- Adrenaline
- Noradrenaline
- Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)
- Nicotinic
Which receptor type is activated by noradrenaline in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which receptor type is activated by noradrenaline in the sympathetic nervous system?
- Nicotinic
- Beta1
- Muscarinic
- Adrenergic (correct)
What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
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Which receptor type is responsible for vasoconstriction in arterioles?
Which receptor type is responsible for vasoconstriction in arterioles?
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