In: Anatomy and Physiology
Match each term to the correct definition or description.
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Efferent neurons -
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Carry nerve impulses away from the central nervous system to the effector organs |
Sympathetic neurons - O.Stimulation creates an increase in heart rate and blood pressure
Parasympathetic neurons - (G)Collection of nerve fibers that innervate the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder
Enteric neurons- (I)Maintain essential bodily functions such as digestion and elimination
Somatic nervous system- (M) Neurons travel directly to the skeletal muscle and are under voluntary control
Neurotransmitters- (H)Specific chemical signals released from nerve terminals to create communication between nerve cells
Cholinergic (K) Transmission is mediated by acetylcholin
Adrenergic-F Transmission is mediated by norepinephrine
Inhibitory pathways- (J) Release neurotransmitters GABA or glycine
Levodopa -(E) Restores dopaminergic transmission and is used in treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Donepezil -(C) Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease
GABA (L) Major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system
Ramelteon (A) Selective melatonin receptor agonist
Benzodiazepines - Controlled substances used to sedate patients
Barbiturates -(N)Anxiolytic drugs which target GABA receptors