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What does the autonomic nervous Involuntary body functions essential for survival and
system (ANS) control? homeostasis, including heart rate, blood pressure,
respiratory function, digestion, temperature
regulation, glandular secretion, pupillary response,
and urinary function.
What are the two major divisions of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and
ANS? Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS).
What is the primary function of the To prepare the body for stress, emergencies, trauma,
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)? or exertion, often referred to as the 'fight-or-flight'
system.
, List three major responses of the SNS. Increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and increased
blood glucose.
What is the primary neurotransmitter of Norepinephrine.
the SNS?
What is the primary function of the To promote maintenance activities and energy
Parasympathetic Nervous System conservation, often referred to as the 'rest-and-digest'
(PNS)? system.
List three major responses of the PNS. Decreased heart rate, increased digestion, and pupil
constriction.
What is the primary neurotransmitter of Acetylcholine (ACh).
the PNS?
What are Alpha-1 receptors primarily Vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and
responsible for? urinary retention.
Name an example medication that acts Phenylephrine.
on Alpha-1 receptors.
What are the side effects of Alpha-1 Hypertension, reflex bradycardia, headache, anxiety,
agonists? urinary retention, and ischemia due to
vasoconstriction.
What is the mechanism of action of They block alpha-1 receptors causing vasodilation and
Alpha-1 blockers? relaxation of smooth muscle.
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Terms in this set (92)
What does the autonomic nervous Involuntary body functions essential for survival and
system (ANS) control? homeostasis, including heart rate, blood pressure,
respiratory function, digestion, temperature
regulation, glandular secretion, pupillary response,
and urinary function.
What are the two major divisions of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and
ANS? Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS).
What is the primary function of the To prepare the body for stress, emergencies, trauma,
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)? or exertion, often referred to as the 'fight-or-flight'
system.
, List three major responses of the SNS. Increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and increased
blood glucose.
What is the primary neurotransmitter of Norepinephrine.
the SNS?
What is the primary function of the To promote maintenance activities and energy
Parasympathetic Nervous System conservation, often referred to as the 'rest-and-digest'
(PNS)? system.
List three major responses of the PNS. Decreased heart rate, increased digestion, and pupil
constriction.
What is the primary neurotransmitter of Acetylcholine (ACh).
the PNS?
What are Alpha-1 receptors primarily Vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and
responsible for? urinary retention.
Name an example medication that acts Phenylephrine.
on Alpha-1 receptors.
What are the side effects of Alpha-1 Hypertension, reflex bradycardia, headache, anxiety,
agonists? urinary retention, and ischemia due to
vasoconstriction.
What is the mechanism of action of They block alpha-1 receptors causing vasodilation and
Alpha-1 blockers? relaxation of smooth muscle.
