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Which part of the brain controls the endocrine system by influencing the pituitary gland?

Hypothalamus

What part of the brain interprets sensory input?

Cerebral Cortex

Which part of a neuron receives a message from another neuron?

Dendrites

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

12

What is NOT caused by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system? Increased RR, Increased HR, Miosis, Bronchodilation

Miosis

Which term is similar to "sympathomimetic"?

parasympathomimetic


sympatholytic


cholinergic


anticholinergic

Anticholinergic

What is the primary neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic NS?



Acetylcholine

Beta-2 agonists may be used to treat what medical condition?

Asthma

What condition is phenylpropanolamine (PPA) used to treat?

urinary incontinence

What does propranolol do?

decrease HR


increase HR


decrease RR


decrease IOP

Decrease HR