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Chapter 25 & 26
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This is composed of nerves leading from the central nervous system that innervate and control smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands: | autonomic nervous system |
| The functional unit of the nervous system: | neuron |
| The mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic process whereby food is converted to material suitable for use in the body: | digestion |
| These are drugs that promote the processof digestion in the gastrointestinal tract: | digestants |
| These produce vomiting: | emetics |
| These relieve nausea and vomiting: | antiemetics |
| These relieve constipation: | cathartics |
| This relieves pressure within the eye due to glaucoma: | pilocarpine nitrate |
| Used as an antispasmodic in various colics: | atropine sulfate |