Term
| Acetylcholine (cholinergic) |
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Definition
Muscarinic
Parasympathetic target: organs other than the heart: stimulation of smooth muscle contractions and gland secretions.
Heart: Decrease in heart rate and force of contraction |
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Term
| Acetylcholine (cholinergic) |
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Definition
Nicotinic
Cell bodies of postganglionic neurons (sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways)
Stimulation of smooth muscle contractions and gland secretions. |
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Term
| Norepinephrine (adrenergic) |
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Definition
Alpha 1
All sympathetic target organs except the heart.
Constriction of blood vessels, dilation of pupils |
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Term
| Norepinephrine (adrenergic) |
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Definition
Alpha 2
Presynaptic adrenergic neuron terminals.
Inhibition of norepinephrine release |
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Term
| Norepinephrine (adrenergic) |
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Definition
Beta 1
Heart and kidneys
Increase in heart rate and force of contraction; release of renin |
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Term
| Norepinephrine (adrenergic) |
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Definition
Beta 2
All sympathetic target organs except the heart
Inhibition of smooth muscle contractions |
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Term
| Norepinephrine (adrenergic) |
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Definition
Beta 3
Adipose Tissue: Breakdown of fat
Bladder: Suppress emptying of bladder |
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