Ans Physiology

Front 1

Which nervous system innervates skeletal muscle & controls voluntary movement?

Back 1

somatic nervous system

Front 2

2 main neurotransmitters of the ANS are?

Back 2

acetylecholine and norepinerine

Front 3

Nerve fibers secreting norepinephrine are called?

Back 3

adrenergic fibers

Front 4

Nerve fibers that secrete acetylcholine are called?

Back 4

cholinergic fibers

Front 5

Neurotransmitters, medications or hormones that bind to receptors are collectively called?

Back 5

ligands

Front 6

Increased arterial blood pressure is a specfic response of which branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Back 6

SNS (sympathetic nervous system)

Front 7

Pupil dialation is a specific body response of which branch of the ANS?

Back 7

SNS

Front 8

Responses of this branch of the ANS are protective mechanisms designed to help the person cope with the stress or get away from it?

Back 8

SNS (sympathetic nervous system)

Front 9

Which 2 neurotransmitters of the SNS also function as hormones?

Back 9

norepinephrine & epinephrine

Front 10

Norepinephrine acts mainly on which adrenergic receptors?

Back 10

alpha

Front 11

Epinephrine acts mainly on which adrenergic receptors?

Back 11

alpha and beta

Front 12

Which adrenergic receptors are located in the brain, kidneys & other viscera?

Back 12

dopaminergic (dopamine) receptors

Front 13

Primary response to stimulation of this adrenergic receptor is vasconstriction & gyconeonolisys, gluconeogensis

Back 13

alpha 1

Front 14

Primary response to stimulation of this adrenergic receptor is vasconstriction & inhibition of insulin release?

Back 14

alpha 2

Front 15

Increased blood sugar is a specific body response of which branch of the ANS?

Back 15

SNS

Front 16

Increased capacity for vigorous muscle activity in response to a perceived threat, whether real or imaginary, is often called the fight-or-flight reaction and refers to which branch of the nervous system?

Back 16

SNS (sympathetic nervous system)