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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for mediating voluntary movement?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for mediating voluntary movement?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate and blood pressure?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate and blood pressure?
Which part of the nervous system functions to calm the body and conserve energy?
Which part of the nervous system functions to calm the body and conserve energy?
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Which neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the role of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
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In the 'fight or flight' response, what effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on blood flow?
In the 'fight or flight' response, what effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on blood flow?
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What is the primary action of parasympathomimetic drugs on the body's internal environment?
What is the primary action of parasympathomimetic drugs on the body's internal environment?
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What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
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Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for calming the body to conserve and maintain energy?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for calming the body to conserve and maintain energy?
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What is the primary neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which part of the nervous system mediates voluntary movement?
Which part of the nervous system mediates voluntary movement?
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What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate and blood pressure?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate and blood pressure?
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Which neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitters are released by the sympathetic nervous system during the 'fight or flight' response?
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Study Notes
The Somatic Nervous System
- Mediates voluntary movement
The Autonomic Nervous System
- Regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration
- Divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Sympathetic Nervous System
- Responsible for the 'fight or flight' response
- Increases heart rate and blood pressure
- Diverts blood flow away from the digestive system and towards the muscles
- Releases the neurotransmitters epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) during the 'fight or flight response'
Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Responsible for calming the body and conserving energy
- Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
- Primary neurotransmitter is acetylcholine
Parasympathomimetic Drugs
- Mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system
- Promote relaxation and decrease heart rate
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Test your knowledge of cholinergic drugs, neurotransmitters, and the structure-activity relationships of acetylcholine in the nervous system. This quiz covers the biosynthesis and metabolism of acetylcholine, as well as the introduction of the nervous system and parasympathomimetic drugs.
