Pharmacology of Autonomic Ganglia

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What is the effect of the drugs on the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

  • They block the entire output of the ANS at the N receptor (correct)
  • They selectively block the parasympathetic ganglia
  • They only affect the sympathetic ganglia
  • They stimulate the parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia

What is the primary characteristic of the drugs, except for nicotine?

  • They are nondepolarizing, competitive antagonists (correct)
  • They are depolarizing agonists
  • They are always used therapeutically
  • They are selective towards the parasympathetic ganglia

Why are these drugs rarely used therapeutically?

  • They have significant side effects (correct)
  • Their mechanism of action is not well understood
  • They are not effective in treating diseases
  • They are too expensive to produce

What is the result of the drugs' action on the autonomic nervous system?

<p>The effects are due to the predominant system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of these drugs?

<p>As a tool in experimental pharmacology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of antagonists are the ganglionic blockers, except for nicotine?

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

What is the mechanism of action of ganglionic blockers in autonomic ganglia?

<p>They compete with acetylcholine for nicotinic receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of ganglionic blockers?

<p>They are non-selective towards parasympathetic or sympathetic ganglia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ganglionic blockers on the autonomic nervous system output?

<p>They block the entire output of the ANS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ganglionic blockers in experimental pharmacology?

<p>They are used as tools in experimental pharmacology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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