Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) – Pharmacology B. Pharma 5th Semester PDF Notes

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

·        
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

·        
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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