16 Questions
Which part of the nervous system controls and regulates the heart, respiratory system, GI tract, bladder, eyes, and glands?
Autonomic Nervous System
Which part of the nervous system is voluntary and allows a person/animal to have control over skeletal muscles?
Somatic Nervous System
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Norepinephrine
Drugs that mimic the effects of norepinephrine are known as:
Adrenergic agonists
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is associated with vasoconstriction of blood vessels?
Alpha-1 receptor
Which type of neurons send impulses to the central nervous system for interpretation?
Afferent (sensory) neurons
Which receptor is responsible for the relaxation of smooth muscle in bronchi, uterus, and peripheral blood vessels?
Beta-2
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
Acetylcholine
What is the term for drugs that mimic acetylcholine and initiate a response?
Cholinergic agonists
Which category of adrenergic drugs directly stimulates receptors such as epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Direct-acting
What is the primary use of Albuterol, a beta-2 agonist?
Bronchodilation
Which adrenergic agent stimulates alpha-1 and beta-1 receptors and is used for hypotension and shock?
Dopamine
What is the main response associated with sympathomimetic/adrenomimetic drugs?
Increased blood pressure
Which receptor is responsible for the dilation of blood vessels and increase in blood flow, only activated by dopamine?
Dopaminergic
What is the term for drugs that block acetylcholine and prevent a response?
Cholinergic antagonists
What is the term for drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, mimic sympathetic neurotransmitters, and act on adrenergic receptor sites?
Adrenergic agents
Test your knowledge about the pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system, including its interaction with the central and peripheral nervous systems. Explore the control and regulation of various organs and glands by the autonomic nervous system.
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