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What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
- Ganglionic and neuroeffector
- Parasympathetic and sympathetic (correct)
- Central and peripheral
- Somatic and autonomic
Where do synapses occur in the parasympathetic division?
Where do synapses occur in the parasympathetic division?
- In ganglia near the spinal cord
- In ganglia near the effector site
- Near the effector site (correct)
- Near the spinal cord
What is the function of adrenergic drugs?
What is the function of adrenergic drugs?
- Inhibit NE levels in the nerve ending
- Block ACH receptor or prevent ACH release
- Stimulate parasympathetic response
- Mimic sympathetic action and stimulate NE release (correct)
Which receptor type do alpha-blockers act on?
Which receptor type do alpha-blockers act on?
What is the main clinical effect of beta-adrenergic drugs?
What is the main clinical effect of beta-adrenergic drugs?
What is the overall effect of the parasympathetic division when the body is at rest?
What is the overall effect of the parasympathetic division when the body is at rest?
Which enzyme metabolizes excess ACH in the parasympathetic nerve ending?
Which enzyme metabolizes excess ACH in the parasympathetic nerve ending?
Where are nicotinic-1 (N1) receptors located?
Where are nicotinic-1 (N1) receptors located?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinergic drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinergic drugs?
What do anticholinergic drugs do?
What do anticholinergic drugs do?
What is the clinical indication for anticholinergic drugs?
What is the clinical indication for anticholinergic drugs?
Which receptors do beta-blocking drugs block?
Which receptors do beta-blocking drugs block?
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