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Pharm 1 Test
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
01/18/2012

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Term
Neurons
Definition
are a communication center
Term
Afferent
Definition
transmission, sensory neurons, impulses toward the spinal cord & brain
Term
Efferent
Definition
transmission, motor neurons, impulses away from the spinal cord, brain & glandular tissue
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Multipolar
Definition
one axon with several dendrites
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Bipolar
Definition
one axon and one dendrite
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Unipolar
Definition
one axon and NO dendrites
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Axons
Definition
an extension of the neuron; they conduct the transmission of information, afferently or efferently, to different parts of the body through the use of AP’s
Term
action potentials (AP)
Definition
Neurons conduct impulses through...
Term
free and fixed ribosomes, golgi body and mitochondria which produce ATP for energy.
Definition
Neurons have a cell body which contain...
Term
VCR PUS GIG'M

Vascular tone
Cardiac Output
Respiration
Pain Perception
Uterine Motility
GI Function
Ideation
Grandular Secretions
Mood
Definition
The ANS effects...
Term
SNS - increase
PSNS - decrease
Definition
SNS vs. PSNS
(Cardiac output/ heart rate)
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SNS - constriction
PSNS - dilate
Definition
SNS vs. PSNS
(Vascular tone)
Term
SNS - increase
PSNS - decrease
Definition
SNS vs. PSNS
(respiration)
Term
Agonist
Definition
directly activate receptor (morphine, epi, insulin)
Term
Antagonist
Definition
prevent receptor activation (naloxone, antihistamines, beta blockers)
Term
Direct Acting
Definition
Stimulte receptor
Term
Indirect Acting
Definition
stimulate release of NT
Term
Sympathomimetic
Definition
adrenergic (SNS)
Term
Sympatholytic
Definition
antiadrenergic
Term
Parasympathomimetic
Definition
Cholinergic (PSNS)
Term
Parasympatholytics
Definition
anticholinergic
Term
ACh
Definition
All PREganglionic neurons of the PSNS & SNS release...
Term
ACh
Definition
All postganglionic neurons of the PSNS release...
Term
NE
Definition
Most postganglionic neurons of the SNS release...
Term
Epi
Definition
The main NT released by the adrenal medulla...
Term
ACh
Definition
All motor neurons to the skeletal muscles directly release...
Term
TEX CAB

Tachycardia
Elevation of intraocular pressure
Xerostomia (Dry mouth)
Constipation
Anhidrosis (deficiency of sweat)
Blurred vision and photophobia
Definition
What are the adverse effects of a Muscarinic antagonist?
Term
1) Regulating the CV system.
2) Regulating body temp.
3) Implementing the "fight or flight" reactions
Definition
List the 3 main functions of the SNS?
Term
Eye, arterioles, veings, sex organs, prostate, bladder
Definition
Alpha 1 receptors are found on what organs?
Term
Presynaptic nerve terminals
Definition
Alpha 2 receptors are found where?
Term
Heart and kidney
Definition
Beta 1 receptors are found on what organs?
Term
Arterioles, lungs, uterus, liver and skeletal muscles
Definition
Beta 2 receptors are found on what organs?
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