Cholinergic and Adrenergic Pharmacology Quiz
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in cholinergic transmission?

  • GABA
  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin
  • Acetylcholine (correct)

Which chapter of Rang & Dale's Pharmacology book covers cholinergic transmission?

  • Chapter 15
  • Appendix
  • Chapter 14 (correct)
  • Chapter 13

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for cardiac slowing?

  • Sympathetic
  • Parasympathetic (correct)
  • Somatic
  • Enteric

Which receptor subtype is responsible for stimulation of exocrine glands?

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Which cholinergic agonist is used clinically and can stimulate bronchial secretion?

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Flashcards

Cholinergic neurotransmitter

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in cholinergic transmission.

Rang & Dale's Pharmacology Chapter

Cholinergic transmission is covered in Chapter 14.

Parasympathetic branch

This branch of the autonomic nervous system slows the heart rate.

M3 receptor function

This receptor subtype stimulates exocrine glands.

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Pilocarpine use

Pilocarpine is a cholinergic agonist used to stimulate bronchial secretion.

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Cholinergic Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine.

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Study Notes

Cholinergic Transmission

  • Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter involved in cholinergic transmission

Pharmacology Reference

  • Cholinergic transmission is covered in Chapter 4 of Rang & Dale's Pharmacology book

Autonomic Nervous System

  • The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for cardiac slowing

Receptor Subtypes

  • The M3 receptor subtype is responsible for stimulation of exocrine glands

Clinical Applications

  • Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist used clinically and can stimulate bronchial secretion

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Test your knowledge of cholinergic and adrenergic pharmacology with this quiz by Dr. Maria Buckley. Topics include cholinergic and noradrenergic transmission, pharmacological agents, ANS division and branches, acetylcholine synthesis and receptors.

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