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Nervous system

Chapter 4

TermDefinition
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.
PANS: Cholinergic Agents donepezil (Aricept)
PANS: Cholinergic Agents pilocarpine (Salagen)
PANS: Anticholinergic Agents atropine (AtroPen)
PANS: Anticholinergic Agents dicyclomine (Bentyl)
PANS: Anticholinergic Agents ipratropium (Atrovent)
SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) epinephrine (Adrenalin, Primatene, EpiPen)
SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) *norepinephrine (Levophed)
SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) methylphenidate (Ritalin)
SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) albuterol (Proventil)
SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist) pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
SANS: Antiadrenergic Agents (Antagonist) propranolol (Inderal LA)
SANS: Antiadrenergic Agents (Antagonist) atenolol (Tenormin)
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