Peripheral Nervous System and Membrane Potentials Quiz
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

  • Central division
  • Parasympathetic division
  • Somatic division
  • Sympathetic division (correct)

    • What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

  • Transmitting sensory information
  • Controlling voluntary movements (correct)
  • Regulating internal organs
  • Maintaining homeostasis

    • What is the main difference between direct and indirect agonists in the autonomic nervous system?

  • Direct agonists bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, while indirect agonists bind to receptors on the presynaptic membrane. (correct)
  • Direct agonists have a longer duration of action compared to indirect agonists.
  • Direct agonists have a higher affinity for receptors compared to indirect agonists.
  • Direct agonists increase the release of neurotransmitters, while indirect agonists inhibit the release of neurotransmitters.

    • What is the term used to describe the difference in effects of a neurotransmitter in different tissues?

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