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parasympathetic preganglionic neurons tend to be longer than sympathetic
preganglionic neurons
true
parasympathetic postganglionic neurons tend to be longer than sympathetic
postganglionic neurons
false
what neurotransmitter is found at the synapses in the ganglia of the autonomic
nervous system
acetylcholine
swellings on postganglionic neuron axons where neurotransmitters are released
at synapses en passant are called ______
varicosities
which receptors cause a loss of color, stomach sickness, and dry mouth when
you are in a fight or flight emergency
alpha 1
which receptors are responsible for making the heart beat more forcefully
beta 1
all autonomic nervous system preganglionic neurons are cholinergic
, true
which of the following statements is not true of the parasympathetic ganglia
norepinephrine is the main postganglionic neurotransmitter
what neurotransmitter is released by most sympathetic postganglionic neurons
norepinephrine
what receptors are responsible for causing bronchodilation during a fight or flight
emergency
beta 2
______ blocks muscarinic receptors causing muscle relaxation in various places
in the body
atropine
name a pharmaceutical drug that is solely a beta 1 antagonist (a beta blocker)
1. metoprolol
2. atenolol
the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions always produce antagonistic
effects
false
phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are _______ _______ antagonist. they act as
a nasal decongestant
alpha 1
terbutaline and albuterol are _______ _______ agonists. they help dilate
bronchioles making it easier to breath
beta 2