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Which division of the nervous system controls conscious control such as movement and respiration?
Which division of the nervous system controls conscious control such as movement and respiration?
- Both ANS and SNS
- Neither ANS nor SNS
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Somatic Nervous System (SNS) (correct)
Which of the following is true about the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
Which of the following is true about the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
- It influences immune functions
- It controls and integrates visceral functions (correct)
- It controls conscious control
- It influences cancer development and progression
Which nerve influences immune functions and some CNS functions according to new evidence?
Which nerve influences immune functions and some CNS functions according to new evidence?
- Autonomic nerve
- Presynaptic nerve
- Vagus nerve (correct)
- Somatic nerve
Which neurotransmitter is the primary transmitter at most sympathetic postganglionic nerve endings?
Which neurotransmitter is the primary transmitter at most sympathetic postganglionic nerve endings?
True or False: Autonomic drugs act only like hormones.
True or False: Autonomic drugs act only like hormones.
What kind of receptors can be found in the Enteric Nervous System?
What kind of receptors can be found in the Enteric Nervous System?
The sympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the 'Fight-or-Flight' response. What is the parasympathetic division responsible for?
The sympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the 'Fight-or-Flight' response. What is the parasympathetic division responsible for?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response?
Which neurotransmitter binds to nicotinic receptors in the autonomic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter binds to nicotinic receptors in the autonomic nervous system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system has longer post-ganglionic fibers?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system has longer post-ganglionic fibers?
Which effect does the sympathetic division have on the heart rate?
Which effect does the sympathetic division have on the heart rate?
Which neurotransmitter is the only effector organ of the sympathetic nervous system that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter?
Which neurotransmitter is the only effector organ of the sympathetic nervous system that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter?
Which type of receptors are found in the heart and are activated by acetylcholine?
Which type of receptors are found in the heart and are activated by acetylcholine?
What is the mode of action for M1, M3, and M5 receptors when acetylcholine binds to them?
What is the mode of action for M1, M3, and M5 receptors when acetylcholine binds to them?
Which drug prevents the release of acetylcholine in the synapse, causing paralysis?
Which drug prevents the release of acetylcholine in the synapse, causing paralysis?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of tyrosine to dopamine in adrenergic transmission?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of tyrosine to dopamine in adrenergic transmission?
Which drug inhibits the release of norepinephrine in adrenergic transmission?
Which drug inhibits the release of norepinephrine in adrenergic transmission?
Which neurotransmitter is broken down by acetylcholinesterase into choline and acetate?
Which neurotransmitter is broken down by acetylcholinesterase into choline and acetate?
Which drug is used to treat hypertension caused by over release of norepinephrine and epinephrine in pheochromocytoma?
Which drug is used to treat hypertension caused by over release of norepinephrine and epinephrine in pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of adrenoreceptor that responds to catecholamines like norepinephrine?
Which of the following is NOT a type of adrenoreceptor that responds to catecholamines like norepinephrine?
Which process is responsible for the termination of synaptic activity of norepinephrine?
Which process is responsible for the termination of synaptic activity of norepinephrine?
Which enzyme is responsible for the degradation of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine into 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxymandelic acids (VMA) and metanephrines?
Which enzyme is responsible for the degradation of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine into 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxymandelic acids (VMA) and metanephrines?
