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Pharm Ch 4 Terms
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Agonist | Drug that binds to the receptor and produces an effect |
| Antagonist | Drug that attach to the receptor but do not elicit a response |
| Paralytic ileus | condition where there is temporary loss of normal movement in the intestines: inability to pass food, gas, or stool through the digestive tract. |
| Hyperpyrexia | extremely high fever > 106.7F |
| Acetylcholine | Is primarily involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory. |
| Norepinephrine | A neurotransmitter implicated in mood disorders like depression, but it is not as widely recognized as serotonin for its role in depression. More often associated with attention and alertness |
| Serotonin | Neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, appetite, and other physiological processes. Low levels are most commonly associated with depression. |
| Peristalsis | Involuntary, wave-like muscular contractions that move food, liquid, and other substances through the digestive tract and other tubular organs. |
| Mydriasis: | dilated pupils |
| Miosis: | constricted pupils |
| Photophobia | An abnormal sensitivity or discomfort in the eyes caused by exposure to light |
| Defecation | The process of eliminating solid or semi-solid waste (feces) |
| Lacrimation | The process of producing and releasing tears from the lacrimal glands |