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Autonomic Nervous System and Neurophysiology

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  • What is a ganglion?

    A ganglion is a cluster of neuron cell bodies located in the peripheral nervous system.

  • Define preganglionic neuron.

    A preganglionic neuron is a neuron that originates in the central nervous system and projects to a ganglion in the autonomic nervous system.

  • Define postganglionic neuron.

    A postganglionic neuron is a neuron that originates in an autonomic ganglion and projects to the target effector organ.

  • What is the sympathetic chain?

    The sympathetic chain is a series of interconnected ganglia located alongside the vertebral column involved in sympathetic nervous system signaling.

  • Describe the sympathetic nervous system.

    The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses, increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and diverting blood to muscles.

  • What are collateral ganglia?

    Collateral ganglia are autonomic ganglia located anterior to the vertebral column that provide sympathetic innervation to abdominal and pelvic organs.

  • Describe the parasympathetic nervous system.

    The parasympathetic nervous system promotes 'rest and digest' activities, conserving energy and maintaining homeostasis.

  • What are terminal ganglia?

    Terminal ganglia are parasympathetic ganglia located near or within the target organs.

  • What are cholinergic neurotransmitters and receptors?

    Cholinergic neurotransmitters release acetylcholine; cholinergic receptors include nicotinic and muscarinic receptors that bind acetylcholine.

  • What are adrenergic neurotransmitters and receptors?

    Adrenergic neurotransmitters release norepinephrine; adrenergic receptors include alpha (α) and beta (β) receptors that bind norepinephrine or epinephrine.

  • How do α and β adrenergic receptors differ in mechanism?

    α receptors typically cause excitatory effects via calcium signaling; β receptors often cause inhibitory or excitatory effects via cyclic AMP pathways.

  • Mechanism of action when acetylcholine binds nicotinic receptors?

    Binding of acetylcholine to nicotinic receptors opens ion channels causing depolarization and excitation of the postganglionic neuron or muscle cell.

  • Mechanism of action when acetylcholine binds muscarinic receptors?

    Binding of acetylcholine to muscarinic receptors activates G-protein coupled pathways leading to varied effects depending on the target cell.

  • What is a neuroeffector junction?

    A neuroeffector junction is the synapse between a postganglionic autonomic neuron and its target effector cell.

  • What is a varicosity in the autonomic nervous system?

    A varicosity is a swollen region along the axon of a postganglionic neuron that releases neurotransmitters over a wide area of the target tissue.

  • What is a neuromuscular junction?

    A neuromuscular junction is the synapse between a somatic motor neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber.

  • Which neurons release acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system?

    Preganglionic neurons in both sympathetic and parasympathetic systems release acetylcholine; postganglionic neurons in parasympathetic also release acetylcholine.

  • Which neurons release norepinephrine in the autonomic nervous system?

    Postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic nervous system typically release norepinephrine as their neurotransmitter.

  • How do parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems work in dual innervation?

    They often have opposing effects on the same organ to maintain homeostasis, such as heart rate modulation by increasing or decreasing activity.

  • What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

    The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

  • What are the main subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system?

    The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system, which includes sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.