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Which system is responsible for conscious control over movement, respiration, and posture?
Which system is responsible for conscious control over movement, respiration, and posture?
- Autonomic nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Somatic nervous system (correct)
- Central nervous system
What type of control does the somatic nervous system exert over the body?
What type of control does the somatic nervous system exert over the body?
- Conscious control (correct)
- Involuntary control
- Unconscious control
- Automatic control
Which function is NOT controlled by the somatic nervous system?
Which function is NOT controlled by the somatic nervous system?
- Movement
- Respiration
- Digestion (correct)
- Posture
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for conserving and restoring energy in the body?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for conserving and restoring energy in the body?
One day, while hiking, you spot a cougar down the trail. It turns its head and once it spots you, it begins to run towards you. What is most likely going on in your body?
One day, while hiking, you spot a cougar down the trail. It turns its head and once it spots you, it begins to run towards you. What is most likely going on in your body?
Somehow, you manage to escape from the cougar. You sit down by a tree to relax. What is most likely going on in your body?
Somehow, you manage to escape from the cougar. You sit down by a tree to relax. What is most likely going on in your body?
What type of neuron is responsible for wiring the somatic nervous system?
What type of neuron is responsible for wiring the somatic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is released onto skeletal muscle by the neurons of the somatic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is released onto skeletal muscle by the neurons of the somatic nervous system?
Which nervous system is associated with a short, myelinated neuron that synapses at the ganglion and then has a long postganglionic unmyelinated neuron?
Which nervous system is associated with a short, myelinated neuron that synapses at the ganglion and then has a long postganglionic unmyelinated neuron?
Based off the previous question, which neurotransmitter(s) does the short and long neuron secrete (in the order that the signal is sent)?
Based off the previous question, which neurotransmitter(s) does the short and long neuron secrete (in the order that the signal is sent)?
A short myelinated neuron synapses at the Adrenal medulla. Which nervous system is this associated with?
A short myelinated neuron synapses at the Adrenal medulla. Which nervous system is this associated with?
Based off the previous question, which neurotransmitter(s) does the short neuron and adrenal medulla secrete (in the order that the signal is sent)?
Based off the previous question, which neurotransmitter(s) does the short neuron and adrenal medulla secrete (in the order that the signal is sent)?
Which nervous system has a long myelinated neuron that innervates a ganglia followed by a short non-myelinated neuron?
Which nervous system has a long myelinated neuron that innervates a ganglia followed by a short non-myelinated neuron?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT released by the neurons of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT released by the neurons of the sympathetic nervous system?
Alpha, beta, and dopamine are all receptor subtypes of which nervous system?
Alpha, beta, and dopamine are all receptor subtypes of which nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT a sympathetic neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is NOT a sympathetic neurotransmitter?
Which of the following is true about adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is true about adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is a characteristic of adrenergic receptors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of adrenergic receptors?
Which of the following best describes sympathomimetics?
Which of the following best describes sympathomimetics?
What is the primary function of sympatholytics?
What is the primary function of sympatholytics?
Which of the following best describes the function of adrenergic receptor alpha 1?
Which of the following best describes the function of adrenergic receptor alpha 1?
What is the primary effect of activation of adrenergic receptor alpha 2?
What is the primary effect of activation of adrenergic receptor alpha 2?
From which amino acid residue are the catecholamines NE, EPI, and DA synthesized?
From which amino acid residue are the catecholamines NE, EPI, and DA synthesized?
Which neurotransmitters are released into the synapse dependent upon the release of calcium?
Which neurotransmitters are released into the synapse dependent upon the release of calcium?
What enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of NE, EPI, and DA?
What enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of NE, EPI, and DA?
Which adrenergic receptor subtype is responsible for causing smooth muscle relaxation in the lungs?
Which adrenergic receptor subtype is responsible for causing smooth muscle relaxation in the lungs?
What is the primary effect of adrenergic receptor beta 1 activation?
What is the primary effect of adrenergic receptor beta 1 activation?
Why is peripherally administered dopamine ineffective in treating patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why is peripherally administered dopamine ineffective in treating patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why is the precursor levodopa used instead of dopamine for treating Parkinson's?
Why is the precursor levodopa used instead of dopamine for treating Parkinson's?
Why is carbidopa used in the management of Parkinson's Disease?
Why is carbidopa used in the management of Parkinson's Disease?
In the parasympathetic nervous system, what are the primary receptor types for ACH?
In the parasympathetic nervous system, what are the primary receptor types for ACH?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for mediating the 'rest and digest' response in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for mediating the 'rest and digest' response in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which type of nerve fibers are primarily associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which type of nerve fibers are primarily associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
ACH is broken down by which enzyme?
ACH is broken down by which enzyme?
What are the cholinergic receptors?
What are the cholinergic receptors?
M2 receptors are found in the heart.
M2 receptors are found in the heart.
M3 receptors are found in smooth muscle.
M3 receptors are found in smooth muscle.
M1, M4, and M5 are found in the central nervous system.
M1, M4, and M5 are found in the central nervous system.
What is the primary function of darifenacin?
What is the primary function of darifenacin?
How does darifenacin work in the body?
How does darifenacin work in the body?
How many knees do elephants have?
How many knees do elephants have?
Study Notes
Adrenergic Receptors
- Adrenergic receptors are a sub-group of G-protein coupled receptors
Adrenergic Agonists
- Adrenergic agonists are substances that stimulate adrenergic receptors
Adrenergic Antagonists
- Adrenergic antagonists are substances that block the action of adrenergic receptors
Indications for Adrenergic Antagonists
- The indications for adrenergic antagonists include (list not provided)
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