Pharmacology-I Pharm D Clinical Program: Autonomic Drugs Lecture 1 Quiz

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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Somatic nervous system
  • Central nervous system

What is the main neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic nervous system?

  • Norepinephrine (correct)
  • Dopamine
  • Acetylcholine
  • Serotonin

Which receptors are targeted by acetylcholine, the main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?

  • Nicotinic receptors
  • Both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors (correct)
  • Adrenergic receptors
  • Muscarinic receptors

What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Which type of ganglia are found in the sympathetic nervous system?

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What is the length of the preganglionic fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system compared to the sympathetic nervous system?

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