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Ch. 17
Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System
Question | Answer |
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alpha-1 | eyes dilate, heart rate increases, narrowing of the blood vessels |
alpha-2 | smooth muscle contraction |
beta-1 | heart rate increases |
beta-2 | bronchial dilation (opening of airways |
Polyneuropathy | A neurological disorder that occurs when many nerves malfunction; it may include painful neuropathy |
Myasthenia Gravis | A neuromuscular disorder leading to skeletal muscle weakness |
Brainstem | Consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, which connect the forebrain and cerebrum to the spinal cord |