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Autonomic drugs are...
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drugs that produce their primary therapeutic effect by mimicking or altering the functions of the ANS.
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They work by stimulating of inhibiting parts of the ANS
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Autonomic system regulates...
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the everyday requirements of vital bodily functions w/o the conscious participation of the mind.
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composed of efferent neurons that innervate smooth muscle of; Viscera, Cardiac Mus, S.mus of vasculature, exocrine glands. Therefore controlling Secretions of Glands, CO, Q, digestion.
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___ neurons of the ANS are important in regulation of reflexes.
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Afferent
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e.g. Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus & aortic arch.
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Sympathetic neurons; preganglionic fibers are ___ and release___. postganglionic are ___ and release ___.
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Short, ACh (Nn)
Long, NE (Andrenergic) |
Adrenal Medulla is the exception and it releases Epi from its postganglionic fiber.
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Parasympathetic neurons; preganglionic fibers are ___ and release___. postganglionic are ___ and release ___.
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Long, ACh (Nn)
Short, ACh (M) |
CranioSacral, ganglia near effector organs
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Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system will cause the following;
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inc HR & BP
inc Q dilation of pupils & bronchoiles |
in response to trauma, fear, hypoglycemia, cold or exercise.
More Epi, less NE from adrenal medulla |
