NAPLEX Basic Science Concepts Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: The central nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: brain and spinal cord
Question 2: The peripheral nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: somatic and autonomic nervous systems
Question 3: What is the major neurotransmitter of the somatic nervous system?
Answer: acetylcholine --> nicotinic receptors
Question 4: The autonomic nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
Question 5: parasympathetic nervous system
Answer: "rest and digest"; acetylcholine --> muscarinic receptors --> SLUD
Question 6: sympathetic nervous system
Answer: "fight or flight"; epinephrine, norepinephrine --> adrenergic receptors
Question 7: adrenergic receptors
Answer: alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2
Question 8: isoproterenol MOA
Answer: beta-1 and beta-2 agonist
Question 9: carvedilol MOA
Answer: alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 agonist
Question 10: clonidine MOA
Answer: central alpha-2 agonist leading to decreased sympathetic output - vasodilation and decreased HR
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: The central nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: brain and spinal cord
Question 2: The peripheral nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: somatic and autonomic nervous systems
Question 3: What is the major neurotransmitter of the somatic nervous system?
Answer: acetylcholine --> nicotinic receptors
Question 4: The autonomic nervous system is made up of the -
Answer: parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
Question 5: parasympathetic nervous system
Answer: "rest and digest"; acetylcholine --> muscarinic receptors --> SLUD
Question 6: sympathetic nervous system
Answer: "fight or flight"; epinephrine, norepinephrine --> adrenergic receptors
Question 7: adrenergic receptors
Answer: alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2
Question 8: isoproterenol MOA
Answer: beta-1 and beta-2 agonist
Question 9: carvedilol MOA
Answer: alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 agonist
Question 10: clonidine MOA
Answer: central alpha-2 agonist leading to decreased sympathetic output - vasodilation and decreased HR
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