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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?

The effects are due to the predominant system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of these drugs?

As a tool in experimental pharmacology Signup and view all the answers

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

Competitive Signup and view all the answers

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

They compete with acetylcholine for nicotinic receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of ganglionic blockers?

They are non-selective towards parasympathetic or sympathetic ganglia Signup and view all the answers

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

They block the entire output of the ANS Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ganglionic blockers in experimental pharmacology?

They are used as tools in experimental pharmacology Signup and view all the answers