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Autonomic Nervous System
Exam #2- Lecture #11
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Physiology
Graduate
09/23/2009

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Regulation of the ANS
Definition
Unconscious, though influenced by conscious mental functions
Term
Target Tissues of the ANS
Definition
Smooth muscle, Cardiac muscle, Glands
Term
Response to Stimulation in the ANS
Definition
Target tissues are STIMULATED or INHIBITED
Term
Number of Synapses in the ANS
Definition
Two
Term
Axon Sheaths
Definition
Preganglionic- Myelinated; Postganglionic- Unmyelinated
Term
Neurotransmitter Substance in the ANS
Definition
Acetylcholine- released by preganglionic neurons; Acetylcholine OR Norepinephrine released by postganglionic neurons
Term
Receptor Molecules in the ANS
Definition
In autonomic ganglia, Acetlycholine receptor- Nicotonic; In target tissues, Acetylcholine receptor- Muscarinic and Norepinephrine receptor- Alpha OR Beta Adrenergic
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Location of ganglia in Parasympathetic NS
Definition
Within innervated organs
Term
Location of ganglia in Sympathetic NS
Definition
Sympathetic trunk, Adrenal Medulla, Collateral Ganglia
Term
Length of Preganglionic Fibers in Parasympathetic NS
Definition
Long
Term
Length of Preganglionic Fiber in Sympathetic NS
Definition
Short
Term
Length of Postganglionic Fibers in Parasympathetic NS
Definition
Very Short
Term
Length of Postganglionic Fibers in Sympathetic NS
Definition
Long, except for in the adrenal medulla
Term
Where are ganglions located in the Sympathetic NS?
Definition
Thoracic and Lumbar regions of the Spinal Cord
Term
Where are ganglions located in the Parasympathetic NS?
Definition
Brain and Sacral region of the Spinal Cord
Term
Reciprocal Effects
Definition
One nervous system inhibits, while the other stimulates activity in the target organ
Term
Cooperative Effects
Definition
Both nervous systems promote the same goal in the target tissue
Term
Cholinergic Nerves
Definition
Nerves that use acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter
Term
Which nerves release Acetlycholine?
Definition
ALL sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic nerves AND ALL paraysmpathetic postganglionic nerves AND Sympathetic postganglionic nerves innervating sweat glands and some skeletal muscle blood vessels
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Andrenergic Nerves
Definition
Nerves that use Norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter
Term
Which nerves release Norepinephrine?
Definition
MOST sympathetic postganglionic nerves AND the adrenal medulla
Term
What is the major hormone of the Sympathetic NS?
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
What is the major hormone of the Parasympathetic NS?
Definition
NONE- There is no hormone
Term
Catecholamines classify what three hormones?
Definition
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine
Term
What hormones does the adrenal medulla release? How much of each?
Definition
Epinephrine (80%) and Norepinephrine and Dopamine (20%)
Term
What are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors used for in a clinical setting?
Definition
Treating glaucoma, increasing GI motility, and treating Myasthenia Gravis
Term
Where is Muscarinic (M1) Receptor located?
Definition
CNS neurons, some pre-synaptic sites
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the M1 Receptor?
Definition
Increase intracellular Calcium
Term
Where is Muscarinic (M2) Receptor located?
Definition
Myocardium, smooth muscle, some pre- synaptic sites
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the M2 Receptor?
Definition
Opening the Potassium channels and Inhibiting Adenyl Cyclase
Term
Where is Muscarinic (M3) Receptor located?
Definition
Exocrine glands, smooth muscle, endothelium
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the M3 Receptor?
Definition
Increase intracellular Calcium
Term
Where is the Nicotinic (Nn) Receptor located?
Definition
Postganglionic neurons
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Nn Receptor?
Definition
Opening of Sodium and Potassium channels and depolarization of the cell
Term
Where is the Alpha 1 Receptor located?
Definition
Smooth muscle
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Alpha 1 Receptor?
Definition
Increase intracellular Calcium
Term
Where is the Alpha 2 Receptor located?
Definition
Smooth muscle, pre-synaptic sites, platelets
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Alpha 2 Receptor?
Definition
Inhibiting Adenyl Cyclase and Decreasing cAMP
Term
Where is the Beta 1 Receptor located?
Definition
Myocardium, adipocytes, juxtaglomerular cells
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Beta 1 Receptor?
Definition
Stimulating Adenyl Cyclase and Increasing cAMP
Term
Where is the Beta 2 Receptor located?
Definition
Myocardium, smooth muscles
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Beta 2 Receptor?
Definition
Stimulating Adenylyl Cyclase and Increasing cAMP
Term
Where is the Beta 3 Receptor located?
Definition
Myocardium, adipocytes
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the Beta 3 Receptor?
Definition
Stimulating NO Synthase and Increasing NO
Term
Where are the D1 and D5 Receptors located?
Definition
Brain, smooth muscle of renal vascular bed
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the D1 and D5 Receptors?
Definition
Stimulating Adenyl Cyclase and Increasing cAMP
Term
Where are the D2, D3, and D4 Receptors located?
Definition
Brain
Term
What is the mechanism of action for the D2, D3, and D4 Receptors?
Definition
Inhibiting adenyl cyclase and Decreasing cAMP
Term
Tonic Activity
Definition
activity under resting conditions, with the ability to increase or decrease activity as needed
Term
Reflex Activity
Definition
a response to a change in the environment
Term
Constriction of pupils- MIOSIS
Definition
PNS
Term
Increase in secretion of watery saliva
Definition
PNS
Term
Enhanced emptying of GI and Urinary Tracts
Definition
PNS
Term
Stimulation of release of insulin from pancreas
Definition
PNS
Term
Slowing of heart rate- Bradycardia
Definition
PNS
Term
Constriction of airways
Definition
PNS
Term
Vasodilation of blood vessels
Definition
PNS
Term
Dilation of pupils- MYDRIASIS
Definition
SNS
Term
Increase in secretion of thick, viscous saliva
Definition
SNS
Term
Decrease in intestinal motility
Definition
SNS
Term
Inhibition of insulin release from pancreas
Definition
SNS
Term
Increase of heart rate- Tachycardia
Definition
SNS
Term
Dilation of bronchial smooth muscle
Definition
SNS
Term
Vasoconstriction of blood vessels
Definition
SNS
Term
Sweating
Definition
SNS
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