Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
At the end of this
lecture, student will be able to
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Describe the autonomic nervous system
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Differentiate between sympathetic and
parasympathetic nervous system
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Explain neurohumoral transmission
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Explain location, function and characterisation
of cholinergic receptors
Content
ANS
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Introduction to autonomic nervous system
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Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
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Neurohumoral transmission
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Location, function and characterisation of
cholinergic receptors
ANS
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Some degree of autonomy (Langley -1898)
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Innervates heart, smooth muscle, glands, viscera
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Possess inherent physiological activity
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Nervous influence augment/ reduces initial
function level
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Interference does not completely abolish
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Built in protective mechanism
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Skeletal muscle: interferences – Completely
paralysis
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