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These paired nerves supply motor innervation to the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerves
T/F:
The ganglion is neruon to neuron?
True
T/F:
Bronchoconstriction is when the smooth muscle contracts?
True
T/F:
Bronchodilation is when the smooth muscle contracts?
False
it's when the smooth muscle relaxes
T/F:
The neuromuscular junction is a synapse between neuron and the effector organ?
True
During _________ innervation there is no motor control over the airway muscle?
autonomic
__________ is a control center for homeostasis?
Homeostasis is a balance.
Hypothalamus
The __________ receives input
+ core temp
+ skin temp
+ blood pressure
+ blood chemistry
+ oxygen demand
+ emotional state
This sends out reactive messages
hypothalamus
This is also known as the adrenergic nervous system?
sympathetic
What does the sympathetic nervous system secrete?
norepinephrine
what controls your "fight or flight" response?
sympathetic nervous system
What is the other name for the cholinergic nervous system?
Parasympathetic
What nervous system is in control of the "rest and digest" response?
Parasympathetic
________ impulses are the major neural bronchoconstrictor mechanism and the major determinant of airway diameter?
Parasympathetic
What does the parasympathetic nervous system secrete?
acetylcholine
What type of molecules are receptor cells?
protein
what are the jobs of the receptor cells?
to excite and inhibit the cells
_________________ binds with the receptor cells on the cell membrane of the effector organ?
receptor cells
What do B2 agonists cause?
vasodilation
What do alpha agonists cause?
vasoconstriction
_______ are chemicals that stimulate receptors?
agonists
_______are chemicals that block receptors?
antagonists
B2 agonists and cholinergic antagonists are the two major drug types used to reverse __________ in disease such as asthma and COPD?
bronchospasm
What are the vast majority of cells in the lungs?
B2
What reflex is said that asthmatics lose?
Hering-Breuer reflex
What are SASR?

These are only in the conducting airways and will inhibit a vagal nerve to relax!
slowly adapting strech receptors
T/F:
The Hering-Breuer reflex is a normal physiological protective mechanism that is absent even in mild asthma?
True
What are RARs?
rapidly adapting irritant receptors

They are a lung defense mechanism by helping expel foreighn material from the lung by stimulating mucous secretions and cough!
Where are RARs located?
in the larynx, trachea, carina, and mainstem