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Basic Functions of the Nervous System
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Recognize changes in the internal and external environments; Process and integrate these environmental changes; React to the environmental changes by producing an action or response
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Acetylcholine (ach)
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primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system; also present at somatic neuromuscular junctions and at parasympathetic and sympathetic preganglionic nerves
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adrenergic
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a term relating to nerves that release norepinephrine or epinephrine
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adrenergic blockers
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a drug that blocks the actions of the sympathetic nervous system
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adrenergic drugs or sympathomimetics
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a drug that mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system. Produce classic symptoms of fight or flight response.
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alpha receptor
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type of subreceptor found in the sympathetic nervous system
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beta receptor
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type of subreceptor found in the sympathetic nervous system
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anticholinergics
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a drug that inhibits the action of acetylcholine at its receptor
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cholinergic
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a term relating to nerves that release acetylcholine
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cholinergic blockers
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a drug that blocks the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Cholinergic Drug
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Another name for a parasympathomimetic drug
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ganglia
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collections of neuron cell bodies located outside the CNS
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muscarinic
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type of cholinergic receptor found in smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
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nicotinic
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type of cholinergic receptor found in ganglia of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
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norepinephrine
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primary neurotransmitter in the sympathetic nervous system.
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parasympathetic nervous system
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portion of the autonomic system that is active during periods of rest and digestion.
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parasympathomimetics
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drugs that mimic the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system
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sympathetic nervous system
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portion of the autonomic system that is active during periods of stress and which produces the fight-or-flight response.
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sympatholytics
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a drug that blocks the actions of the sympathetic nervous system
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sympathomimetics
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a drug that mimics that actions of sympathetic nervous system.
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