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1
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What is a homotropic interaction? What is the typical effect of a homotrophic interaction?

A

When the neurotransmitter, by binding to presynaptic autoreceptors, affects the nerve terminals from which it is being released.
- Typically this interaction leads to an autoinhibitory effect

2
Q

To achieve an inhibitory effect in the SNS, what class of receptor must the pre-synaptic autoreceptor be? What about for the PNS?

A
Sympathetic= alpha-2 
PNS= M2
3
Q

What is alpha-methyl DOPA? What is the mechanism of action?

A

An anti-hypertensive drug that targets alpha-2 autoreceptors in the SNS, leading to a decrease in the amount of NE released from the nerve terminal & consequently, lower blood pressure.

4
Q

What is a heterotrophic interaction?

A

One neurotransmitter affects the release of another neurotransmitter, via stimulation of a “heteroreceptor”

Heteroreceptor= presynaptic receptors whose ligand is not the same as the neurotransmitter released by that nerve terminal

5
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What is denervation supersensitivity?

A
  • Also called withdrawal rebound hyperactivity & disuse hyperactivity
  • If a nerve is cut & its terminal degenerate, the structure supplied by that nerve becomes super-sensitive to the neurotransmitter released by the terminals
6
Q

What is the mechanism of denervation supersensitivity?

A
  • Proliferation of receptors
  • Loss of mechanism for removal of transmitter
  • Increased postjunctional responsiveness
7
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What is a clinical correlation of denervation supersensitivity?

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Rebound hypertension seen following the abrupt cessation of adrenoceptor blockers

E.g. abrupt beta-blocker cessation can lead to potentially dangerous rebound hypertension

8
Q

What is cotransmission?

A

Neurons release multiple neurotransmitters, each of which interacts with specific receptors & produces effects both pre & post-synaptically

9
Q

What are the main functions of the ANS?

A
  • Assist the body in maintaining constant internal environment i.e homeostasis
  • Accommodate coordinated responses to external stimuli e.g. fight or flight
10
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What is the ergotropphic effect?

A
  • Flight or fight

- All the responses of the sympathetic nervous system combined

11
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List the ergotropic effects.

A
  • Heart rate & BP increase
  • Bronchioles dilate
  • Intestinal motility & secretion are inhibited
  • Glucose metabolism increases
  • Pupils dilate
  • Hairs become erect
  • Cutaneous & splanchnic (organ) BV constrict
  • Skeletal muscle BV dilate
12
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What is the Trophotropic effect?

A
  • Rest & Digest

- All of the effects to parasympathetic activation combined

13
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List all of the Trophotrophic effects.

A
  • Pupil constriction
  • Decrease heart rate & blood pressure
  • Bronchiole constriction
  • Increased GI tone, secretion, & peristalsis
  • Decreased sphincter tone & increased contraction of the detrusor m.
14
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What is the definition of blood pressure (equation)?

A
  • BP= TPR x CO
  • CO= HR x SV
    Thus, BP= TPR x CO x SV

Blood pressure is the product of Total Peripheral Resistance & Cardiac Output. Cardiac Output is defined as the product of Heart Rate & Stroke Volume.

15
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What is the definition of CO (equation)?

A

HR x SV

16
Q

Outline the autonomic feedback loop in response to an increase in mean arterial pressure.

A

Draw the pathway.

17
Q

How does an increase in baroreceptor discharge alter the PNS?

A
  • Increase vagal tone
  • ACh activation of M2R
  • Decrease in heart rate
18
Q

When there is an acute increase in TPR, what receptors are activated? What is the effect?

A
  • alpha-1

- reflex bradycardia

19
Q

When there is a decrease in TPR, what receptors are activated? What is the effect?

A
  • alpha-1

- reflex tachycardia

20
Q

Outline the hormonal feedback loop in response to a decreased in blood pressure.

A

Drawing.

21
Q

What is the net effect of adrenergic stimulation of the muscles of the eye?

A

Mydriasis without cycloplegia

22
Q

What is cycloplegia?

A

Paralysis of accommodation (focus)

23
Q

What adrenergic receptors are located on the radial muscle? What is the effect of their stimulation?

A

Alpha-1

- Constriction leading to mydriasis (dilation of the pupil)

24
Q

What adrenergic receptors are located on the ciliary muscle of the eye? What is the effect of their stimulation?

A

Beta-2

- Relaxation leading to mydriasis

25
Q

What is the net effect of adrenergic stimulation on the ciliary epithelium?

A

Increased production of aqueous humor

26
Q

What adrenergic receptors are present on the ciliary epithelium?

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Beta 1 & 2

27
Q

Generally, what two feedback loops are involved in autonomic reflexes?

A

1) Autonomic nervous system loop

2) Hormonal loop

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