Sympathetic Nervous System Pathway Quiz

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Match the medication with its primary use:

Diuretics = Promote diuresis and reduce fluid retention Vasodilators = Dilate blood vessels to lower blood pressure Antidepressants = Used to treat depression and anxiety disorders Insulin = Regulates blood sugar levels

Match the disorder with its impact on the Autonomic nervous system:

Diabetes mellitus = Disrupts Autonomic nervous system function Parkinson’s disease = Commonly associated with low blood pressure Hypertension = Causes overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system Atherosclerosis = Affects blood flow and vessel dilation

Match the mechanism with its effect on blood pressure upon standing:

Reduced venous return = Leads to decreased blood return to the heart Reflex mediated syncope = Causes fainting due to abnormal reflex response Cardiac mediated syncope = Results from underlying heart-related issues Valvular disease = Involves damage to heart valves affecting blood flow

Match the type of syncope with its common cause:

Vasovagal syncope = Occurs due to vagus nerve overactivity under stress Situational syncope = Results from specific triggers like coughing or sneezing Orthostatic syncope = Happens when standing up suddenly Carotid sinus syncope = Triggered by compression on the carotid sinus Signup and view all the answers

Match the symptom with the corresponding heart-related issue:

Irregular heart beat = Arrhythmia Bradycardia = Abnormally slow heart rate Tachycardia = Excessively rapid heart rate Heart murmur = Abnormal heart sounds due to valve problems Signup and view all the answers

Dysautonomia refers to disorders that disrupt the Autonomic nervous system, common in patients with Parkinson’s disease due to low blood pressure. Mechanism: Reduced venous return upon __________

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Reflex mediated syncope occurs as a result of an abnormal reflex response in the body. Common reasons include Vasovagal and _________

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Vasovagal syncope is caused by overactivity of the vagus nerve, especially in response to stress like fear or emotional distress. It is most commonly referred to as ________

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Carotid sinus syncope is triggered by compression on the carotid sinus, leading to activation of the Parasympathetic nervous system. Common triggers include tight-fitting shirt and ________

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Cardiac mediated syncope occurs due to an underlying heart-related problem. Common reasons include Arrhythmia and ________ disease

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A fall in blood pressure caused by the overactivity of the vagus nerve, especially in response to stress, is known as ________ syncope

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Fainting while urinating is also known as ________ syncope

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The compression on the carotid sinus causes the Sympathetic nervous system/brain to feel high blood pressure, leading to activation of the ________ nervous system

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Reflex mediated syncope can be triggered by coughing, sneezing, or GI stimulation, known as ________ syncope