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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Rapid inactivation by cholinesterases (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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