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Ch.13
Medication actions on the nervous system
Term | Definition |
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What is the function of the somatic nervous system (SoNS)? | Regulates or controls voluntary muscles |
Which neurotransmitter stimulates receptors on muscles to make them move? | Acetylcholine |
What is the function of the ANS? | Controls nonvoluntary functions such as blood pressure, digestion, breathing, and pupil dilation/constriction |
Examples of fight or flight reactions of the SNS? | -Heart rate increases -Bronchioles dilate -Pupils dilate -Digestion slows |
What allows the SNS and the PSNS to balance each other out? | Dual Innervation of organs and tissues |
What are the effects of medications that stimulate alpha receptors? | Excitation, stimulation or constriction of the organ or tissue |
What are the effects of medications that stimulate beta receptors? | Relaxation, inhibition or dilation of the organ or tissue except for the heart. Stimulation of beta receptors in the heart increases blood pressure |
What is the effect of medications that stimulate muscarinic receptors? | Muscle contraction |
What are the effects of medications that inhibit muscarinic receptors? | Dry mouth, dry eyes, pupil dilation, urine retention, and constipation |
Examples of anticholinergic medications | Diphenhydramine |