Introduction to Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Quiz
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Introduction to Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Quiz

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Where are the higher controlling centers of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems located?

  • Occipital Lobe and Temporal Lobe
  • Hypothalamus and Cingulate Gyrus (correct)
  • Cerebellum and Brainstem
  • Frontal Lobe and Parietal Lobe

    • Which part of the Hypothalamus controls the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

  • Posterior Hypothalamus
  • Anterior Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Lateral Hypothalamus
  • Medial Hypothalamus

    • What type of muscles does the Autonomic Nervous System control?

  • Smooth and Skeletal Muscles
  • Skeletal Muscles
  • Cardiac and Skeletal Muscles
  • Smooth and Cardiac Muscles (correct)

    • Which neurotransmitters are secreted by the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Norepinephrine and Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the influence of the Cingulate Gyrus on the Hypothalamus?

    <p>It influences the Hypothalamus itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why acetylcholine lacks therapeutic importance?

    <p>Rapid inactivation by cholinesterases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug can be used for emergency lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP) in narrow-angle and wide-angle glaucoma?

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

    What is the primary use of echothiophate related to its pharmacological action?

    <p>Inhibition of AChE and prolonged effect on mydriasis reversal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main toxicity manifestation of AChE inhibitors commonly used as agricultural insecticides?

    <p>Sweating and salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of pralidoxime in treating AChE inhibitor toxicity?

    <p>Inability to penetrate into the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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