Autonomic Nervous System & Divisions of the ANS - Neurotransmitters and Receptors

7 important questions on Autonomic Nervous System & Divisions of the ANS - Neurotransmitters and Receptors

What determines the response of the target cell to ACh or NE?

the kind of receptor protein on the target cell, meaning, A neurotransmitter can cause an excitatory effect at one type of receptor and an inhibitory effect at another type

Why is SANS effects long lasting but PANS effects short lasting, where are 2 reasons


  • NE is deactivated slower than ACh becuase they are released into the blood and remain there until destroyed by the liver
  • NE is an indirectly acting neurotransmitter, using a second-messenger system

Name the 3 areas on which nicotinic receptors are found on
what is the effect of ACh binding to nicotinic receptors always?

  • Motor end plates (therefore somatic targets)
  • All ganglionic neurons of both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
  • The hormone-producing cells of the adrenal medulla
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What is the relationship between muscarinic receptors and effector cells stimulated by postganglionic cholinergic fibers?

Muscarinic receptors are found on all effector cells stimulated by postganglionic cholinergic fibers

What are the 2 effects of ACh binding to muscarinic receptors?

Can be either inhibitory or excitatory therefore depends on the receptors on the receiving organ to dictate

Name the 7 chemicals that act as true neurotransmitters or co-transmitters in non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic (NANC) areas

  1. ATP
  2. Substance P
  3. NO
  4. CO
  5. 5-HT (Serotonin)
  6. CCK
  7. CGRP

Where is cooperation between PANS and SANS seen best in?
how do PANS and SANS work together to control genitalia

Control over external genitalia

PANS fibers cause vasodilation and are responsible for erection of the penis and clitoris.
SANS fibers cause ejaculation of semen in males and reflex peristalsis in females

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