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Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as digestion and heart rate?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as digestion and heart rate?
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Somatic system
- Autonomic system (ANS) (correct)
Which class of drugs is used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system?
Which class of drugs is used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system?
- Antibiotics
- Cholinergic drugs (correct)
- Sedatives
- Antihistamines
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
- Enteric division
- Efferent division
- Parasympathetic division (correct)
- Sympathetic division
Which type of cholinergic drug directly stimulates cholinergic receptors?
Which type of cholinergic drug directly stimulates cholinergic receptors?
What are the main divisions of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system?
What are the main divisions of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is resistant to cholinesterase, orally active, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is resistant to cholinesterase, orally active, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is off-label used to counter the effects of cycloplegics?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is off-label used to counter the effects of cycloplegics?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is an alkaloid, not an ester, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is an alkaloid, not an ester, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is resistant to cholinesterase, orally active, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours, specifically used to increase the aqueous outflow and decrease intraocular tension in open-angle glaucoma?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist is resistant to cholinesterase, orally active, and has a duration of action of 30 minutes to 2 hours, specifically used to increase the aqueous outflow and decrease intraocular tension in open-angle glaucoma?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist has a duration of action of 1–6 hours and high lipid solubility?
Which direct-acting cholinergic agonist has a duration of action of 1–6 hours and high lipid solubility?
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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Part of the nervous system controlling involuntary functions like digestion and heart rate.
Cholinergic Drugs
Cholinergic Drugs
Used to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
Parasympathetic Division
Parasympathetic Division
Division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for 'rest and digest'.
Muscarinic Agonists
Muscarinic Agonists
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Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Divisions
Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Divisions
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Bethanechol
Bethanechol
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Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine
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Nicotine
Nicotine
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