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Ch.13
Autonomic Nervous System Receptors
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Where are alpha receptors found in the body? | The arteries, eye, and bladder |
| Where are beta receptors found in the body? | The heart, lungs, and bladder |
| Where are muscarinic receptors found in the body? | Digestive tract, eye, heart, lungs, and bladder |
| Which organ is useful in identifying side effects of medications affecting the ANS? | The eye |
| What are 5 medication classes used to treat glaucoma? | Beta blockers, prostaglandins, muscarinic agonists, alpha agonists, and diuretics |
| How do metoprolol and atenolol act on receptors to reduce blood pressure? | They block beta1 receptors in the heart |
| How does epinephrine treat anaphylactic shock? | It stimulates alpha and beta receptors in arteries to increase blood pressure |
| What class of medications should people with asthma avoid? | Beta blockers |
| Which class of medications affecting the ANS can cause diarrhea? | Muscarinic agnists |
| Which class of medications affecting the ANS is used to treat an overactive bladder?` | Muscarinic agents |