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pharmacology

Adrenergic Drugs

TermDefinition
acetylcholine A neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic nervous system
acetylcholinesterase A neurotransmitter that inactivates acetylcholine
adrenergic drugs drugs with effects similar to those that occur in the body when the adregenic nerves are stimulated
autonomic nervous system the branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls functions essential for survival
cardiac arrhythmia irregular heartbeat
central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord
neurotransmitter a chemical substance, also called a neurohormone, released at nerve endings help transmit nerve impulses
orthostatic hypotension a feeling of light-headedness and dizziness after suddenly changing position, caused by decrease in blood pressure when a person sits or stands; also referred to as postural hypotension
parasympathetic nervous system a branch of the autonomic nervous system partly responsible for activities such as slowing heart rate, digesting food, and eliminating body wastes
peripheral nervous system all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting all parts of the body with the central nervous system
receptor sites specific protein-like macromolecules required for a drug's action at the cellular level
shock a life-threatening condition occurring when the supply of arterial blood flow and oxygen to the cells and tissue is inadequate
somatic nervous system branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls sensation and voluntary movement
sympathetic nervous system branch of the autonomic nervous system that regulates the expenditure of energy and has key effects in stressful situations
vasopressor a drug that raises the blood pressure because it constricts blood vessels
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