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a&p 2 test1

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SNS   operates under conscience control, seldom affects long-term servival, controls skeletal muscles  
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ANS   operates without conscious instruction, controls visceral effectors, coordinates system function  
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symptoms of sympathetic division   Heightened mental alertness, Increased metabolic rate, Reduced digestive and, urinary function, Energy reserves activated Increased respiratory rate and respiratory passageways dilate, Increased heart rate and blood pressure, Sweat glands activated  
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symptoms of the parasympathetic division   Decreased metabolic rate, Decreased heart rate and blood pressure, Increased secretion by salivary and digestive glands, Increased motility and blood flow in digestive tract, Urination and defecation stimulation  
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what fibers are related with the sympathetic division   Preganglionic fibers (thoracic and superior lumbar; thoracolumbar) synapse in ganglia near spinal cord, Preganglionic fibers are short, Postganglionic fibers are long  
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what fibers are related with the parasympathetic division   Preganglionic fibers originate in brain stem and sacral segments of spinal cord; craniosacral, Synapse in ganglia close to (or within) target organs, Preganglionic fibers are long, Postganglionic fibers are short  
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what are the ganglia that are located in the sympathetic nervous system   Sympathetic chain ganglia, Collateral ganglia, Suprarenal medullae  
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sympathetic chain ganglia   are on both sides of the vertebral column, on preganglionic fiber synapses on many ganglionic neurons,post ganglionic fibers control visceral effectors in body wall, head, neck, limbs and innervate the sweat glands and smooth muscles in blood vessels  
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each sympathetic chain ganglia contains what?   3 cervial ganglia, 10-12 thoracic ganglia, 4-5 lumbar ganglia, 4-5 sacral ganglia, and 1 coccygeal ganglia  
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collateral ganglia   are anterior to vertebral bodies and contain ganglionic neurons that innervate tissue organs in the abdominopelvic cavity  
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splanich nerves   Formed by preganglionic fibers that innervate collateral ganglia, In dorsal wall of abdominal cavity, Originate as paired ganglia (left and right), Usually fuse together in adults  
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postganglionic fibers in the collateral ganglia   Leave collateral ganglia, Extend throughout abdominopelvic cavity, Innervate variety of visceral tissues and organs  
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preganglionic fibers in the collateral ganglia   from seven inferior thoracic segments, End at celiac ganglion or superior mesenteric ganglion, fibers from lumbar segments end at inferior mesenteric ganglion  
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celiac ganglion   Pair of interconnected masses of gray matter , May form single mass or many interwoven masses, Postganglionic fibers innervate stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen  
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superior mesenteric ganglion   Near base of superior mesenteric artery, Postganglionic fibers innervate small intestine and proximal 2/3 of large intestine  
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inferior mesenteric ganglion   Near base of inferior mesenteric artery, Postganglionic fibers provide sympathetic innervation to portions of: Large intestine , Kidney , Urinary bladder , Sex organs  
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adrenal medullae   very short axons, when stimulated release neurotransmitters into blood stream, function as hormones to affect target cells throughout the body and the effects last longer  
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stimulation of sympathetic preganglionic neurons   Releases ACh at synapses with ganglionic neurons , Excitatory effect on ganglionic neurons  
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ganglionic neurons   Release neurotransmitters at specific target organs,telodendria form sympathetic varicosities that resemble string of pearls  
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andrenergic neurons   axon terminals that release NE at most varicosities  
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cholinergic neurons   ganglionic neurons release ACh instead and are located in the body wall, skin, brain, and smooth muscles  
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what are alpha receptors and were are they located   alpha 1 and alpha 2 and are located IN the plasma membrane  
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alpha 1   More common type of alpha receptor, Releases intracellular calcium ions from reserves in endoplasmic reticulum, Has excitatory effect on target cell  
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alpha 2   Lowers cAMP levels in cytoplasm, Has inhibitory effect on the cell, Helps coordinate sympathetic and parasympathetic activities  
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what are the beta receptors and were are they located   beta 1, beta 2 and beta 3; located ON the plasma membrane; Affect membranes in many organs (skeletal muscles, lungs, heart, and liver), Trigger metabolic changes in target cell, Stimulation increases intracellular, cAMP levels  
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beta 1   increases metabolic activity  
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beta 2   triggers relaxation of smooth muscles along respiratory tract  
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beta 3   leads to lipolysis, the breakdown of triglycerides in adipocytes  
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sympathetic stimulatoin and release of NE and E   Primarily from interactions of NE and E with two types of adrenergic membrane receptors; Alpha receptors (NE more potent) and Beta receptors, Activates enzymes on inside of cell membrane via G proteins  
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sympathetic stimulation and release of ACh and NO   cholinergic (ACh) sympathetic terminals and nitroxidergic synapses  
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cholinergic sympathetic terminals   Innervate sweat glands of skin and blood vessels of skeletal muscles and brain, Stimulate sweat gland secretion and dilate blood vessels  
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nitroxidergic synapses   Release nitric oxide (NO) as neurotransmitter, Neurons innervate smooth muscles in walls of blood vessels in skeletal muscles and the brain, Produce vasodilation and increased blood flow  
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autonomic nuclei   Are contained in the mesencephalon, pons, and medulla oblongata; Associated with cranial nerves III, VII, IX, X; In lateral gray horns of spinal segments S2–S4  
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what are the ganglia associated with the parasympathetic division   terminal ganglia, and intramural ganglia  
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terminal ganglia   near target organ, usually paired  
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intramural ganglion   embedded in tissues of target organ, interconnected masses, and clusters og ganglion cells  
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parasympathetic nuerotransmitter   all parasympathetic neuromuscluar junctions release ACh as a neurotransmitter  
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what are the two parasympathetic receptors   nicotinic receptors and muscarinic receptors  
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nicotinic receptors   On surfaces of ganglion cells (sympathetic and parasympathetic), Exposure to ACh causes excitation of ganglionic neuron or muscle fiber  
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muscarinic receptors   At cholinergic neuromuscular or neuroglandular junctions (parasympathetic), At few cholinergic junctions (sympathetic), G proteins, Effects are longer lasting than nicotinic receptors, Can be excitatory or inhibitory  
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dual innervation: sympathetic division   widespread impact, reaches organs and tissues throughout tbody  
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dual innervation: parasympathetic division   innervates only specifi visceral structures  
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dual innervation in both   most vital organs recieve instructions from both divisions, two divisions commonly have opposing effects  
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anatomy of dual innervation   Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers accompany cranial nerves to peripheral destinations; Sympathetic innervation reaches same structures by traveling directly from superior cervical ganglia of sympathetic chain  
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autonomic tone   Is an important aspect of ANS function, If nerve is inactive under normal conditions, can only increase activity, If nerve maintains background level of activity, can increase or decrease activity  
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heart recieving dual innervation with the parasympathetic division   Acetylcholine released by postganglionic fibers slows heart rate  
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heart recieving dual innervation with the sympathetic division   NE released by varicosities accelerates heart rate  
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heart recieving dual innervation with both division   Autonomic tone is present, Releases small amounts of both neurotransmitters continuously  
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visceral refelxes   Provide automatic motor responses, Can be modified, facilitated, or inhibited by higher centers, especially hypothalamus  
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visceral reflex arc   Receptor, Sensory neuron, Processing center (one or more interneurons), All polysynaptic, Two visceral motor neurons  
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three characteristics of higher order functions   Require the cerebral cortex, Involve conscious and unconscious information processing, Are not part of programmed “wiring” of brain , Can adjust over time  
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fact memories   are specific bits of info  
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skilled memories   Learned motor behaviors, Incorporated at unconscious level with repetition, Programmed behaviors stored in appropriate area of brain stem, Complex are stored and involve motor patterns in the basal nuclei, cerebral cortex, and cerebellum  
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short term memories   information that can be reflected immediatly, contain small bits of information, primary memories  
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long term memories   Memory consolidation – conversion from short-term to long-term memory; Two types of long-term memory; Secondary memories fade and require effort to recall, Tertiary memories are with you for life  
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memory engram   single circuit responses to single memory, forms as result of experience and repitions  
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state of consciousness: deep sleep   Also called slow-wave or Non-REM (NREM) sleep, Entire body relaxes, Cerebral cortex activity minimal, Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and energy utilization decline up to 30%  
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REM sleep   Active dreaming occurs, Changes in blood pressure and respiratory rate, Less receptive to outside stimuli than in deep sleep, Muscle tone decreases markedly, Intense inhibition of somatic motor neurons, Eyes move rapidly as dream events unfold  
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huntingtons disease   Destruction of ACh-secreting and GABA-secreting neurons in basal nuclei, Symptoms appear as basal nuclei and frontal lobes slowly degenerate, Difficulty controlling movements, Intellectual abilities gradually decline  
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lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)   Powerful hallucinogenic drug, Activates serotonin receptors in brain stem, hypothalamus, and limbic system  
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parkinsons disease   Inadequate dopamine production causes motor problems  
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dopamine   Secretion stimulated by amphetamines, or “speed”, Large doses can produce symptoms resembling schizophrenia, Important in nuclei that control intentional movements, Important in other centers of diencephalon and cerebrum  
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effects of aging   Anatomical and physiological changes begin after maturity (age 30), Accumulate over time, 85% of people over age 65 have changes in mental performance and CNS function  
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endocrine communications   release chemicals (hormones) into bloodstream, alters metabolic activities of many tissues and organs simultaneously  
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synaptic communication   ideal for crisis managment, occurs across synaptic clefts, chemical message is neurotransmitter, limited to very specific area  
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hormones   stimulate synthesis of enzymes or structural proteins, increase or decrease rate of synthesis, turn existing enzyme or membrane channel on or off  
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three classes of hormones   amino acid derivatives, peptide hormones, and lipid derivatives  
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amino acid derivatives   small molecules structurally related to amino acids; derivatives of tyrosine: thyroid hormones, catecholamines (E, NE, and dopamine), derivatives of tryptophan (serotonin and melatonin)  
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peptide hormones   are chains of amino acids,glycoprotiens, short chain polypoetides, small protiens  
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glycoprotiens   Proteins are more than 200 amino acids long and have carbohydrate side chains (Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH))  
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short chain polypetides   Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin (OXT) (each 9 amino acids long)  
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small protiens   Growth hormone (GH; 191 amino acids) and prolactin (PRL; 198 amino acids)  
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lipid derivatives   eicosanoids:derived from arachidonic acis a 20 carbon fatty acid and steriod hormones derived from cholestrol  
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eicosanoids   Paracrine factors that coordinate cellular activities and affect enzymatic processes in extracellular fluids , Some eicosanoids have secondary roles as hormones  
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a second group of eicosanoids   second group of eicosanoids - prostaglandins - involved primarily in coordinating local cellular activities, In some tissues, prostaglandins are converted to thromboxanes and prostacyclins, which also have strong paracrine effects  
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steroid hormones   Released by reproductive organs, The cortex of the adrenal glands, The kidneys, Because circulating steroid hormones are bound to specific transport proteins in the plasma:remain in circulation longer than secreted peptide hormones  
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free hormones   remain functional for less than one hour  
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thyroid and steriod hormones   remain in circulation much longer because most are bound  
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catecholamines and peptide hoemones   are not lipid soluble, unable to penetrate plasma membrane, bind to receptor protiens at outer surface of plasma membrane  
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eicosanoids   are lipid soluble, diffuse across plasma membrane of reach receptor protiens on inner surface of plasma emebrane  
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first and second messengers   Bind to receptors in plasma membrane, Cannot have direct effect on activities inside target cell, Use intracellular intermediary to exert effects  
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first messenger   Leads to second messenger, May act as enzyme activator, inhibitor, or cofactor , Results in change in rates of metabolic reactions  
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important second messenger   Cyclic-AMP (cAMP) Derivative of ATP, Cyclic-GMP (cGMP) Derivative of GTP, Calcium ions  
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down regulation   Presence of a hormone triggers decrease in number of hormone receptors, When levels of particular hormone are high, cells become less sensitive to it  
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up regulation   Absence of a hormone triggers increase in number of hormone receptors, When levels of particular hormone are low, cells become more sensitive to it  
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