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Pharmacology Ch. 4
Definitions: Autonomic nervous system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 (greater than 106.7 F) |
| Acetylcholine: | Is primarily involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory |
| Norepinephrine: | Is 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 |
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