Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System Quiz

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

The part of the nervous system responsible for voluntary movements, controlling skeletal muscles.

A neurotransmitter primarily associated with the 'fight-or-flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure.

Drugs that mimic the effects of norepinephrine, resulting in increased heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness.

A type of receptor primarily found in blood vessels, responsible for constricting them.

Neurons that carry sensory information from the body to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

A type of receptor typically found in the lungs, uterus, and blood vessels, resulting in relaxation and dilation.

A neurotransmitter primarily associated with the 'rest-and-digest' response, slowing heart rate and promoting digestion.

Drugs that mimic the effects of acetylcholine, activating similar responses in the body.

Adrenergic drugs that directly stimulate receptors, acting like epinephrine or norepinephrine.

A beta-2 agonist used to open up the airways in the lungs, improving breathing.

A powerful adrenergic agent that affects multiple receptors, used to treat low blood pressure and shock.

The overall effect of drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in increased heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness.

A type of receptor specifically activated by dopamine, responsible for dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow.

Drugs that block acetylcholine, preventing it from activating its receptors.

Drugs that mimic or enhance the actions of the sympathetic nervous system by directly activating adrenergic receptors.